A Guided Tour to the Internet

The Internet runs right through the middle of our kids' lives. It opens a world of entertainment and communication, but it also allows direct access to people and Web sites that can expose kids to age-inappropriate content and risky social contacts.

At Common Sense Media, we believe in media sanity, not censorship. And since we can't always cover our kids' eyes, we have to teach them how to see. The information here will help your kids stay Internet safe and smart. Click on the links below to find out what every parent should know about how our kids use the Internet.

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communicating

Communicating

  • Instant Messaging
  • Chat Rooms
  • Email
  • Blogs

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web-surfing

Web Surfing

  • Google
  • Yahoo
  • AOL
  • Web Browsers
  • Informed Searches

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gaming

Online Gaming

  • Poker Sites
  • Sodoku and Other Puzzles
  • MMOG (Massively Multiplayer Online Games)

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social-networking

Social Networking

  • MySpace
  • Xanga
  • Facebook
  • YouTube

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downloading

Downloading

  • iTunes
  • Ringtones
  • TV Shows
  • Movies
  • Video Clips

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internet-challenges

Five Internet Challenges for Parents

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