Highlights include:
- Predators Prey where Children Play
- During Covid, reports of online enticement of children increased by 97%
- 40% of kids in grades 4-8 are communicating with strangers online regularly
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Parents are the first line of defense to protect children online and must ALWAYS implement both common sense measures -- "rules" and technical "tools" -- on EVERY internet-enabled device and online platform. Download your copy of "Rules 'N Tools".
-Do not share identifying details about a child when you post on social media, including:
1- Age or birthdate
2- Address (either written out or easily identifiable in a photo)
3- Name/Location of School/Teachers (this includes clothing showing school name)
4- Sports/hobbies that point to locations where your child spends time
5- Location sharing/"Check-In's"
6- Child's e-mail or phone number
7- School uniforms
Also, be sure to set social profiles to "private" or "friends" mode only.