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Tips For Staying CyberSafe

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 25, 2008

Tips For Parents

•Don't get angry at your child for viewing inappropriate content. Instead, encourage your child to talk to you about anything he or she sees that scares, upsets or confuses him or her.

• Track your child's Internet history, and know screen names and e-mail addresses.

• Keep the computer in an open area of your home.

Tips For Teens

• Never agree to meet anyone in person whom you first "met" online.

• Keep your private information private.

• Tell a trusted adult if you receive any communication that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Glossary Of Chat Terms

Some parents are baffled by the shorthand kids have created for online chatting. Here are a few of the more common abbreviations:

afk - away from keyboard

asl or a/s/l - age, sex, location

brb - Be Right Back

IM - Instant Message
rofl - rolling on floor laughing

cya - see you later

l8r - later

pos - parent over shoulder

p911 - parent in the room be careful

yw - you're welcome

tx - thanks

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