Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, threatening, or make you or your child uncomfortable. Be aware that everything you read may not be true. Know that people on-line may not be who they say they are. People can also observe sites without revealing their presence, and your messages can be read by anyone on that site. Read all about it.
Libraries offer guides on the Internet, both in hard print and on-line, for all ages.
Ask your librarian to help you find this information. In most branches, King County Library System offers access to kid-friendly Internet Sites, including Yahooligans and Scholastic Central. In all libraries and through dial-up access, KCLS offers access to sites such as Library of Congress and Parent InfoLine. The KCLS home page includes information on library activities and new information resources. Child Safety on the Information Highway is another good source of Internet information.