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Comment on Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly by J. Sandlin

J. Sandlin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:40:43 +0000

This book is a great guide for parents moving kids through the “web” of the internet. She gives specific suggestions for young kids (e.g., Have all of their kid-safe sites bookmarked. They can only go to bookmarked pages w/o mom or dad.) through late teens (Let them make mistakes on the ‘net while still at home w/our support!). Perfect resource for me. Quick read. Reminds me not to blow up when a kid comes to me with some issue- or they won’t come to me again! Nice parenting advice and cyber-guide. Recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly by Steve Hargadon

Steve Hargadon — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:57:37 +0000

I read Nancy’s latest book, Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens, on a flight this past week, partly because it’s been sitting on my shelf for way too long, and partly because I knew I would be speaking a few days later to youth at a regional church meeting about technology in their lives. It is a great book on the Internet for parents, and don’t miss the good material that she provides at her related website, http://www.cskcst.com, that you can download and distribute for teaching.

My audio interview with Nancy last year is here: http://audio.edtechlive.com/NancyWillard.mp3.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly by Lee Sebastiani

Lee Sebastiani — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:57:50 +0000

I’ve worked with kids and computers since 1979. Nancy Willard is my go-to authority for encouraging children’s safe and responsible Internet use. Her latest book is theoretically sound, well-researched and comprehensive (including the very latest technologies) and offers a practical approach to this serious issue. It’s also well-organized, with recommendations for specific age groups. Nancy knows all about the dangers and benefits of going online, and CYBER-SAFE KIDS will help parents act as guides and mentors, not cyber-watchdogs.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly by Walt Le Baron

Walt Le Baron — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:45:02 +0000

Most folks are aware of such internet dangers as free-flowing pornography reachable by kids, but how many are aware of all the other dangers facing young ones such as identify theft, addictive gaming schemes (as time wasters and replacement for real world activities), the ability to down load term papers and other works so as to avoid homework, or, again, the rights of sites to do whatever they want with up-loaded materials, a condition which can cause extreme embarassment and even financial loss? Willard’s excellent text deals with each potential danger accoding to type and age group. Each chapter begins with an incident demonstrating the danger (an excellent awareness-building tool, especially for those of us who had no idea this particular danger existed)followed by an analysis of what is involved in the danger, and then positive and usable advice for parents on how to prevent their children from falling prey to the danger. But make no misake, Willard is a strong advocate of the benefits of internet participation for children when they are properly supervised, and that does not mean peeking over their shoulder all the time. This positive attitude towards the internet, the while recommending non-invasive supervision is a remarkably well-developed strength of her book. She is not whining about the dangers or urging censorship as so many gloom and doom critics do; she is providing a positive means for parents to help their children make the most of their web experience, an experience critical to every youngster in this age of the cyper-reality of communication. (A prototype parent-child agreement is included, and should be a valuable tool for developing cooperation among family members). As an educator, I find this book an essential tool for all teachers and school administrators, and, of course all librarians, who need this background to appreciate the pitfalls which may occur in classrooms and reading areas and how to be aware and prevent them. And a school board will find this study an excellent reference for developing appropriate policies for the district.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly by Janet S. Reid

Janet S. Reid — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:50:44 +0000

I wish there had been a book like this when my two boys were exploring the internet in the 90's. Things have gotten even more troubling for parents today and this book will help guide them through the difficult job of parenting in our new online world.

It is filled with great suggestions and a lot of information---and to be honest, some of it is very frightening from a parent's point of view. But if knowledge is power, this is a book that all parents should have when trying to navigate the very difficult job of parenting in this new and rapidly changing online world. There are sections for parents of younger children, 8-10 year olds, 11-13 year old, and 14-18 year olds. There are suggestions for "teachable moments" and how to guide your children to ethical and safe uses of this technology.

In my opinion this is a "must buy" book for parents and educators. Thank you, Dr. Willard. Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on What can we do to protect ourselves if a relative decides to commit identity theft? by Rosy

Rosy — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:08:11 +0000

Step 1 – Make a police report & please inform that you suspect your relatives has took them.

Step 2 – Inform your banks involved as they will put a mark on your record and alert the officers which will be approving your loans or any other banks who call to check on referrals

Step 3 – Dont ever signed anything that you have no idea about.

Good luck

Comment on What can we do to protect ourselves if a relative decides to commit identity theft? by hakeem

hakeem — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:18:22 +0000

You have good answers on here. But I’d like to add that when it comes to identity theft, people are mostly concerned about their credit. But don’t forget that person also has your SSN number. Get a copy of your Social Security Earnings and Benefits statement as soon as possible to make sure that no one is using your social security number for employment (by selling it to illegal immigrants)

Comment on What can we do to protect ourselves if a relative decides to commit identity theft? by katrina

katrina — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:26:46 +0000

Go to your bank and check your credit card. Make sure they have not taken anything out from your ATM. Change credit card number. And check out your loans at the the bank. Make sure you are all right. And the next thing I would do is turn your relative to the police. Before he hurts anyone else in the family. And wipes out their money in there credit cards. And loans. I heard they can get into your checking account. That’s what happened to me. It was last year. I was on amazon.com I got this email. It said it was from them. They wanted my password and my personal info. They said if I didn’t, they would take me off there selling list. And dopey me I believed them. I really thought it was really from amazon.com They sent the mail like 2 weeks before Christmas. Well I had a bad feeling I did something wrong. We went to the bank. And they traced it back to “ROMAINA” AND THEY GOT INTO OUR CHECKING ACCOUNT USING THE PASSWORD FOR THE ATM MACHINE. We were blessed they didn’t head for the credit card. Well get it checked out now. Wish you well. By the way The bank gave me this number to call. It was the police. He was stern with me. That I gave information out. I never do it again. Never trust emails again. The police said that’s what people do. If you can’t trust relatives who can you trust.

Comment on What can we do to protect ourselves if a relative decides to commit identity theft? by lnunley25

lnunley25 — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:57:38 +0000

You have access to a free credit report every year. So take advantage of that, not only do you have to worry about that relative you have to worry about others also. Especially if you use your card on-line to sites that aren’t completely secure. If you do find something on your credit report that looks fishy. Get the address of all three credit agencies, Experian,Equifax,and Transunoin. Request your free report and you must file a dispute. A hundred words or less. After that occurs get in touch with each company that you see on their that you didn’t authorize any type of debts. Once so they will have to investigate ,return your money and they could possibly face criminal charges (depending on you) for using your information without you actually giving consent. I hope the advice that I have given helps you. Good Luck and God Bless you and your family.

Comment on What can we do to protect ourselves if a relative decides to commit identity theft? by candleinthewind7579

candleinthewind7579 — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:09:58 +0000

Contact your bank and let them know what happened, and possibly could happen. Get a credit report every 6 months to monitor any activity not made by you. Contact your credit card companies…they will “kill” this account and issue you new cards with new account numbers. Change your PIN numbers if you had them written down and this relative could have found them. Now that you know what this person is capable of…distance yourself and don’t allow any future visits unless you can be there