The new school year is in full swing and National Cyber Security Awareness Month is around the corner.What better time to talk to the kids in your life about online safety. Many of our readers are doing just that and using Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online as the basis for the conversation.Over 1 million copies of the new Net Cetera have been distributed throughout the U.S. since January 2014. Time and time again, our readers have told us they think Net Cetera is a valuable tool. Teachers, counselors, media specialists, parents, and grandparents have told us theyreusing tips from the booklet when discussing online safety with kids, and sharing copies of Net Cetera at PTA and Scout meetings. School districts including some that are launching 1:1 laptop or tablet programs tell us theyre sending a copy home with each child. Libraries and community centers say theyre stocking their shelves with Net Cetera; police officers have let us know theyre distributing copies at community events and conferences; and companies and organizations have ordered copies for their employees. Why is Net Cetera so popular We think its because it offers practical and value-neutral tips on important issues like cyberbullying, sexting, computer safety, parental controls, mobile apps, and public Wi-Fi. It also covers rights and choices parents have in protecting their kids privacy online under COPPA, the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act.Order as many copies of Net Cetera as you need from ftc.gov/bulkorder, and youll get them within4 weeks.We hope youll let us know how youre using Net Cetera! Check out the Net Cetera online toolkit for ideas.
Aditi Jhaveri
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Topics: Protect Kids OnlineTagged with: chatting with kids, computer security, COPPA, cyberbullying, kids, Net Cetera, online safety, sexting, social networking, Wi-FiSource: www.onguardonline.gov
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