File this one under the “slightly stale news” category, but the Virginia Dept of Education is focused on educating students about online safety. In a WashingtonPost.com article, the reporter writes that “[t]he state’s goal is to integrate safety skills into the curriculum, not simply teach them in one lesson.” I think this is a great idea; let’s get the next generation aware of the consequences of too freely sharing private information and help educated both kids and their parents about the risks of being online.
~Jeremy
As Virginia sees the importance of educating teens and parents about Internet safety, it is more important that parents take the need for this seriously: be informed, be involved. I urge parents to take advantage of the helpful resources out there about Internet safety. A little knowledge goes along way.
I’d love to hear your comments on my blog posts about these topics:
1. Safety Tips for Parents: http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2008/03/25/a-parents-guide-to-internet-safety-for-children/
2. Online Predators: http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2008/04/03/protecting-kids-online-the-myths-and-realities-of-online-predators/
3. Cyberbullying: http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2008/04/07/cyberbullying-the-new-playground/