June is nearing completion so I thought I would make a final post regarding Internet Safety month. Technology is such an awesome thing, but as with much of everything in life, it is often misused. I hear people speak with frustration, expressing how much they wish it would all just go away. It doesn’t need to go away; technology’s misuse does. The Internet, when used properly and wisely, is a beneficial asset to every home and business. ~Surf Safely~

The following are just some random bits involving Internet Safety.

“The statistics are alarming: 1 in 7 kids is solicited for sex online; 1 in 33 kids receives aggressive online solicitations to meet in person; 1 in 3 kids receives unsolicited sexual content online; and 34% of kids online indicate they communicate with people they don’t know.” - PR Newswire snippet: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/1-in-7-kids-is-solicited-for-sex-online-96796509.html

Tips for keeping kids safe online from Verizon’s Internet Security specialist: http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Verizon-at-Home/Tips-from-a-Verizon-Internet-Security-Expert-for-Keeping-Kids/ba-p/212025

Tuesday, June 29, 1:00pm CT, Sprint will be discussing youth Internet safety with Nancy McBride, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Safety Director.  The event is free and questions are encouraged.
Event Link: http://community.sprint.com/baw/index.jspa

bNetSavvy Website: http://www.bnetsavvy.org/wp/ This website provides useful information to adults interested in helping children be online safely. Cyberbullying information is addressed here as well.