Internet Resources for Parents

There’s a lot of information out there for parents who want to learn more about the Internet and how to teach their kids to use it responsibly and safely. But with so many choices, it can be overwhelming, and many parents don’t know where to start. Boys Town experts recommend the following websites as good places for parents to begin their education about the Internet, all that it has to offer and the pitfalls to be aware of and avoid.   

1. SafeKids – www.safekids.com
2. Protecting Children in Cyberspace – www.protectkids.com
3. Be Net Safe – www.benetsafe.com
4. Net Family News – www.netfamilynews.org
5. Enough is Enough – www.enough.org
6. Get Netwise – www.getnetwise.org
7. CyberAngels – www.cyberangels.org
8. PureIntimacy (Online Sexual Temptation) – www.pureintimacy.org
9. FamilyClick – www.familyclick.com
10. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – www.ncmec.org