The possibilities are endless. As your public library, we are committed to protecting your right to read, view and listen to materials that you choose for yourselves or your children. And, finally, we are committed to allowing you, our patrons, to make the decisions appropriate for yourselves and your children. Through training, literature, workbooks and hands-on Internet assistance, the Greensboro Public Library encourages responsibility among its users. From these search engines, you can filter your Internet searches to minimize the risk of finding offensive websites.
Parental involvement is key in helping children make wise Internet decisions.
The most important thing parents, care-givers and educators can do is to learn about the Internet and teach children to make wise choices the same way they would about books, or movies, or video games. Before Before you begin your Internet journey, we advise you to become familiar with the terminology, the features and the power of the World Wide Web. Parents, educators and caregivers who are savvy Internet users can better prepare youngsters to be responsible and safe while they surf the 'Net. During these sessions, users can learn basic information about maneuvering through web sites, find kid-friendly web sites and web directories, and learn how to conduct filtered and unfiltered searches. The training sessions will also emphasize the vital role of parents, caregivers and educators in helping children make safe and responsible decisions when using the Internet.