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Media Safety and Your Children

commonsensemedia.org- Common Sense Media provides trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume.

www.ftc.gov/kidzprivacy -Federal Trade Commission site; has information for parents and children about privacy concerns and the law.

www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/amazing.html -A good place to start your search for sites that are right for your child.

www.cyberbullying.org -Sponsored by the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use. This site offers a wealth of information about this issue and its impact on children.

www.nap.edu/netsafekids -Sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences to provide information to parents for understanding the threats that children face while using the Internet.

www.netsmartz.org - This is an educational resource for children, parents, and teachers about Internet safety. There are vignettes and games to help children navigate safely while online.

Revisited 10/08