The Parent's Guide to the Internet
is designed to help parents make the best use of the online
world as an educational tool. The Guide cuts through
an overwhelming amount of consumer information to give
parents an introduction to the Internet and how to navigate
it. This book suggest how parents can allow their children
to tap into the wonders of the Internet while safeguarding
them from its potential hazards. Other information includes:
- identifying community locations that offer free
Internet access;
- making sense of computer and Internet terminology;
- searching for information online;
- protecting children from offensive material;
- teaching children about online safety;
- using technology to benefit children with special
needs;
- finding family-friendly Internet sites;
- selecting a home computer; and
- choosing an Internet Service Provider or Online
Service.
To request your free copy of the Parent's Guide to
the Internet, call the U. S. Department of Education's
Education Publications Center (ED Pubs) at 1-877-4ED-PUBS
(1-877-433-7827).
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