Internet Safety

Okay, I know that I am dating myself with this blog but when the internet first became popular in the early 90's, this topic was hot on a young mother's mind.  My children were in grade school and internet was the "coolest" thing out there.

My ex-husband and I would monitor what sites the kids could go on and who they were chatting with.  Back then it wasn't much of a problem as it is today, but it was still a problem none the less.  

I wish the games that the games that Professor Baltrip had mentioned were available back then.  As an adult, they were a bit corny.  But of the two I enjoyed the AT&T Safety game more even though the background music as a tad on the ridiculous side.

The Bad Guy Patrol was a little too cheesy for me.  But then again, I'm not a kid anymore (well maybe one a heart).  The whole capture the flag concept reminded me of summer camp and those aren't the best childhood memories I have.

I know at work when customers bring children in, we will let them use the computers to play games on the Disney or Nick Jr websites.  But even with those you still have to be careful.  Parents should monitor where their children are on the internet and to whom they speak too.  It's not about trusty them, it's about loving them and being a responsible parent!