Parents can limit chat rooms children enter, selecting those which are carefully monitored. Teach children to stay safe with information and strategies Children need to know that some people they meet on the Internet are not safe, just as some people encountered in school, home or on the street may not be safe. Teach then not to give any personal information about themselves or their family. One pedophile found a boy with only the information that he was playing football for his school and was the tallest kid on the team. It is also best not to give false information.
Children sometimes think they can trick the person, but often are tricked themselves.
Just as with strangers, it is best not to talk at all with someone who is unknown or who makes you feel uncomfortable. Many children are fearful about telling parents because they were in a chat room or told something they were not supposed to tell. Ask your children to show you anything inappropriate or to print out a copy. Children should never agree to meet people online without your permission. If you do agree to allow your child to meet with an Internet acquaintance, a parent or responsible adult should be present.