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Parents Resources
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I have read in papers that in providing us with a cell phone, our parents have the right to set the rules for its use : “Always answer calls from parents immediately.” “Always identify where and with whom you are.” Many parents set limits for younger children’s use and have their teens take responsibility for their own cell phone bills.
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We are likely to use computers for social reasons, log on to AOL instant messenger to talk to their friends, post a profile on MySpace, post photos to Flickr. These technologies have a lot of benefits, like helping us work out our identities and connect with peers. However, there are also risks of using the internet, such as privacy concerns and connecting with strangers.
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WE often enjoy playing video games online or using a video game system hooked up to a TV. Most of our parents worry that we children are "addicted" to video games because we play for such long periods of time. In that case I guess parents can establish time limits with us to make sure that homework, sleep, physical activity, and family time are part of our lives.
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www.cybersmart.gov.au/Parents.aspx Visit cyber[smart] parent page to access excellent resources on Internet safety. The Internet is an exciting world that our young people access. As Digital Natives it is important that we equip them with the skills associated with making appropriate value judgements in an online world. Free Internet Filtering Software Download a free internet content filter from the National Filter Scheme launched by the Federal Government on 31 Decemeber 2008. www.netalert.gov.au/filters.html .
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