Everywhere you go on the Internet, you leave information about yourself. This is personal information related to your Internet Account including your name, your address, your phone number, and even, if set up incorrectly, your credit card number. Be careful where you leave your information. This is a voluntary standard set up by the Electronic Frontier Foundation whereby Web pages agree that they will not collect information about you when you visit their site. Report suspicious activity.
Some conduct is illegal in both the real and the virtual world.
If someone is stalking or harassing your child, keep copies and records of the messages and let the authorities know. You may also wish to notify the systems administrator of both your service and the service from which the message was transmitted. The Department of Justice has a special unit set up to specifically address computer and Internet crimes. The Internet is a wonderful new opportunity for children. As with everything, the quality of a child's experience will be directly related to a parent's investment in that experience.