E-mail, especially that of younger children, should be screened. It is also a good idea to create screen names for children which avoid implying gender, age, or hobbies. Most of all, if the children know that their parents are interested in what is going on online, they are more likely to avoid sites they know are disapproved by their parents. Pedophiles look for children who seem new online. They look for loners, children who feel they have no friends.
Parents can make sure that they spend adequate amounts of time with their children.
Limiting the amount of time spent online is a wise tactic for parents as well. Teachers and parents can benefit from visiting the links listed below. Schools may wish to create their own link dedicated to keeping parents informed about the dangers children may face on the Internet. There are also children's sites that give tips to children about avoiding the traps of pedophiles. As long as the Internet remains unchecked, parents need to be sure they are actively involved in what takes place in their homes.