June Marks Internet Safety Month ‌ ‌ ‌ More Summertime Down-time Requires Proactive Steps to Keep Kids Safe on the Internet Whether that long-awaited summer break is spent at the beach or in the cool indoors, chances are your kids will be spending more time connected to the internet. Phones, tablets, laptops, gaming systems and other internet-enabled devices offer great ways to learn and keep kids entertained, but they also open up the possibility of exposure to unwanted images, online predators, cyberbullies and other dangers. We've got some essential, practical steps to help you get started on summer safety in the digital world. Encouraging responsible internet use and behavior includes keeping the lines of communication open and ongoing. Remind your child to never share personal information or communicate with strangers online. 40% of kids in grades 4-8 reported they connected online with a stranger (Center for Cyber Safety and Education, March 2019). Use Parental Controls on All Internet-connected Devices Filter unwanted or dangerous content (violence, pornography, language) Set monitoring tools Control screen time Block unwanted apps, games and others Restrict information your child shares Network controls can be set on your router Controls are also found on devices (smart phones, tablets, etc.) Applications (or apps) also have their own set of controls, including search engines such as Safari or Google Access Parental Control Resources Here 50% of 11- to 13-year-olds, 65% of 14- to 15-year-olds and 78% of 16- to 17-year-olds reported having seen pornography in some way (shown/sent by someone else, searched for/stumbled upon it) (bbfc January, 2020) Ask Your Child to Sign a Youth Pledge for Safe Internet Use Use this sample pledge for your children, or tailor the pledge to meet the specific needs of your family. Creating a youth pledge together promotes active learning and builds an atmosphere of open dialogue and trust! Download Youth Pledge Here More Helpful Resources View a copy of "5 Proactive Steps to Mitigate Online Harms to Your Children During COVID-19" With SaferNet as a technology partner, together we will be able to not only raise awareness, but actively block opportunities for internet pornography, sexual predation attempts, sex trafficking and other dangers hidden behind the veil of an unaccountable internet. With SaferNet giving you the ability to Monitor, Control and Protect your Internet Risk, Enough is Enough has another tool and ally in helping to create a more Simple, Safe and Responsible Internet. Get a FREE 14-Day Trial Now! Help Enough Is Enough empower families in the U.S. and everywhere by arming them with the tools, resources and information they need to stay safer in the digital world. We are grateful for your most generous tax-deductible donation. You can Fund the Fight here. Thank you in advance for your gift that will make a lasting impact for generations to come! ENOUGH.ORG INTERNETSAFETY101.ORG We Can't Keep Children & Families Safe Online Without You! ‌ ‌ ‌ Enough Is Enough® is a national bi-partisan non-profit organization who has led the fight to make the Internet safer for children and families since 1994. EIE's efforts are focused on combating Internet p*rnography, child p*rnography, sexual predation, sex trafficking, and cyberbullying by incorporating a three-pronged prevention strategy with shared responsibilities between the public, Corporate America, and the legal community. Enough Is Enough | PO Box 1532, Great Falls, VA 22066 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]