Ten ways to protect your children on the internet Ten ways to protect your children on the internet 1. Talk to them.
Most youngsters are unaware of how to protect themselves from online dangers.
They think of the Internet as a friendly place where they can e-mail their friends and look up information for their homework. Children need specific information and well-articulated guidelines so they know what to do if they do find themselves in a questionable situation. Use software and parental control features. A number of Internets providers give parents the option to control what their children do online. The software allows you to block out websites, chat rooms and newsgroup access.