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Solve the Puzzle of Keeping Kids Safe Online

Is the Internet a treasure trove of wondrous educational opportunities for kids? Or is it a perilous place, filled with all sorts of new dangers?

The reality, of course, is that it is both. A cyberlawyer advises us to think of the Internet as a Disneyland of information and amusement for children. But parents should also reflect on the fact that they wouldn't let their kids wander off and talk to strangers at a theme park, so the same should hold true online.

The online world can pose a threat to youngsters, ranging from exposure to sexually explicit material, to stalking, to physical molestation. Disturbing as well is the proliferation of child pornography.

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2. Problems With Chat
   
3. Exposure to Adult Material
   
4. Traffic in Child Pornography
   
5. Different Ages, Different Problems
   
6. Communication & Supervision
   
7. My Rules for Online Safety
   

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