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| more information. | | | | they will understand. |
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| before its too late. | | | | need to do to make this work |
| This section is only for loving and caring parents | | | | How to become active in your child's life |
| If you are one of them, you already know you do | | | | For this to work, you have to be active in your child's |
| have a right to know what your child does online. | | | | life. It's a fact that most teenagers that go missing |
| Always remember that you are the parent and you | | | | or put themselves at risk is because they are looking |
| set the rules. One thing you can do to help protect | | | | for attention and affection. Give your child or children |
| your child is have the computer they use placed in a | | | | love and affection. If you simply take the time to |
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| your passing view...that can come later when they | | | | respected and they wouldn't even consider try to |
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| important? | | | | What next? |
| As you pass the computer, you should scan the | | | | These are only a few suggestions on how to stop |
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| "I don't want to invade my child's privacy!" | | | | Predators Now from getting into your home. You |
| Uncomfortable with this because you think you might | | | | may find that all you have to do is show some |
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| around you in respect of online predators. You'll see | | | | and affection. |
| enough evidence to convince you that you need to | | | | You can do it |
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| preventative steps | | | | to keep the kids safe online. |
| What can I do right now? | | | | |