How to protect your children on the Internet : a road map for parents and teachers / Gregory S. Smith.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [181]-186) and index.

Welcome to the Internet -- Back to school -- Risk overview : are parents making the grade? -- The risks of going online -- How to monitor your kids online -- Internet surfing, blogs, and social networking -- Email -- Instant messaging and voice-over-IP -- Cell phones and PDAs -- A glimpse into the future -- Talking to your kids about online risks.

"This book shares the risks of the Internet by detailing recent, real-world tragedies and revealing some of the secrets of online activities. It provides a pragmatic approach to help parents and teachers protect children against the threats of going online." "Parents and teachers are often ill-equipped to deal with the variety of devices and applications such as email, instant messaging, browsing, blogs, cell phones, and personal digital assistant devices (PDAs) that can facilitate the dangers lurking online. How to Protect Your Children on the Internet offers a comprehensive overview of the ways in which youth use such technologies and exposes the risks they represent. At the same time, it provides a roadmap that will enable parents and teachers to become more engaged in children's online activities, arming them with techniques and tips to help protect their children."--BOOK JACKET.