Information for Families
Most people who go online have mainly positive experiences. But, like any endeavour — travelling, cooking, or attending school — there are some risks. The online world, like the rest of society, is made up of a wide array of people. Most are decent and respectful but some may be rude, obnoxious, insulting or even mean and exploitative.
Children get a lot of benefit from being online, but they can also be targets of crime and exploitation in this as in any other environment. Trusting, curious and anxious to explore this new world and the relationships it brings, children need parental supervision and common-sense advice on how to be sure that their experiences in "cyberspace" are happy, healthy and productive.
Useful internet sites:
- www.safekids.com
- www.nyfamilies.info Children's Services Directory
