Summary

As you can see, there's no sure-fire way to protect unsupervised kids online. But there's no reason to worry, either. A few smart choices, along with your supervision and guidance, will enable your family to enjoy the Internet's benefits while steering clear of its troubles.

I know I mentioned a lot of scary stuff here, but I do want you to relax and enjoy the Net. Look at it this way: People get hit by cars every day. Now, does that mean you should never leave the house, or lay awake worrying? No. It just means that you should look both ways and hold your kid's hand when crossing .