- Paperback: 324 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.; 1st edition edition (1 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0077096746
- ISBN-13: 978-0077096748
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 17.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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1,572,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27 in Books > Computers & Internet > Digital Lifestyle > Web for Children
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The Internet is a wonderful tool for education and many families and teachers want to take advantage of it, especially now that access is mostly free in the UK. At the same time, there are elements on the Internet from which parents will want to protect their children. These include pornographic Web sites, sites that promote violence or intolerance, and paedophiles using e-mail or chat rooms to prey on children. Parry Aftab's book is designed to help parents and teachers protect children from such dangers when they are using the Internet--and, as the book makes clear, protect them from themselves. Children are naturally curious about what's forbidden, and don't always know when they are in danger--as some harrowing real-life examples have made clear.
The Parent's Guide to Protecting your Children in Cyberspace has been a success in the US, and it's pleasing that McGraw-Hill has localised this edition for the UK. The book directs parents and teachers to excellent UK resources such as the National Grid for Learning. Throughout, Parry Aftab gives no-nonsense advice on how to educate children about using the Internet and what parents can do to minimise risks. This includes advice such as keeping the family PC in a central location and not hidden in kid's bedrooms, and putting together a safe surfing "contract" that sets out what children should and shouldn't do.
A lot of what Parry Aftab says is basic common sense but she structures it in such a way that those traditional parenting rules such as "don't talk to strangers" are easily applied to the new world of the Internet. The book also acts as a useful introduction to the Internet for those parents who may know less about it than their children. By following the guidelines in this easy-to-read book, parents will go a long way in ensuring that their children's use of the Internet remains safe and happy. --Paul Fisher
Synopsis
This text gives a step-by-step guide on how to let your children enojy the benefits of the Internet, while avoiding its perils. It alerts parents to the possible dangers and provides practical tips on how to prevent children from being harmed. The text addresses such topics as cyber porn, cyber stalkers, chatrooms, and sites that promote violent fantasy role-playing, suggesting ways of preventing children gaining access. In a special section on British Internet related law, the author suggests where to go for advice and what to do if things go wrong.
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Format:Paperback
This book is written by a 'cybersafety' expert and tells you all you need to know about recognizing potential dangers on the net and how to protect your children from them. The guide also lists child-friendly search engines and special 'safe harbour' sites. An excellent list of 'do's' and 'don'ts' The UK edition has been considerably adaped for the British market.
Format:Paperback
With all the press about children and molesters and bullying, I wanted to know where to turn.
This book told me everything I wanted to know.
The author heads the Cyberangels crimewatch group. She understands all the points. It is a good book, and a brilliant help for parents.
Format:Paperback
I have read this book, and purchased several as gifts for Christmas. While I understand that my children must use the Internet, I was concerned when I heard the news about recent cases involving murders, bullying and abuse.
My child's schoolmaster recommended this book, having met the author.
It explains everything I wanted to know, in terms I could understand. She spoke as one parent to another, not as a cyberspace lawyer to someone who didn't know much about the risks online.
A value.
I recommend it highly for all parents. This woman is the true leading expert, bar none.
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