"What is most important to understand is that children and adults alike can be susceptible on any website, mobile application or gaming system that allows for the ability to chat. Users, as well as parents of those users should be aware that predators do not stop at just sex and/or dating websites or apps."
- Making sure your parents know when you are online and what you are doing.
- Never give out any personal information to anyone in chat rooms, apps or on social media.
- Never send a picture to anyone over the internet without your parent's permission.
- Know what your children are doing online.
- Actively research child internet safety and have an open discussion with your kids on the topic.
- Take advantage of internet filters and other technology that will block inappropriate websites.
- Be leery of smartphones that allow kids unrestricted access to the internet outside of their parents presence and the ability to communicate with strangers.