TEENANGELS ~ Cyber Safety For Kids on the Internet

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SAFETY TIPS FROM THE MOUTH OF TEENS !!
(The Real Experts)...

While we have more extensive safety tip lists in Parry's book, here is a summarized version of the tips we thought were most important!

As Teenangels, safety is our biggest concern. So here are some tips and ideas that we and others have to share. Some of the best suggestions come from TEENS, just like you!

If you have a safety tip or story of something that has happened to you and how you handled it, please send it to us. We would love to hear from you! Email Teenangels.


Thoughts for Parents, Teens & Kids from the Teenangels

Parents... Don't be afraid of the Internet. It's an extremely useful tool & can't be dismissed because it is new & sometimes confusing. The Internet can be an excellent way for you & your children to bond & share a common interest. Be open with your kids & get involved. Most of all, learn all that you can about being safe, keeping your child safe, & taking advantage of the Internet's myriad uses. Tell your children not to be afraid to come to you with problems of any kind.

Teenagers...Although the Internet is a great way to meet new people, do research, and chat with friends, there are dangers. Be aware of these dangers. Always use common sense. Although you may think that bad things won't happen to you, they most certainly can. Be open with your parents about what you do online. Don't meet people offline that you met online! Make sure a site is secure and trustworthy before giving in your personal information. Obey the law and don't steal music, motion pictures and software! Balance the time you spend online and offline. Remember your friends in real life and don't take them for granted. Go outside & enjoy life beyond cyberspace.


Kids... While it's great to chat with people in kid-safe chat rooms online, you should spend time with friends in real life. School, family, & friends should always come before the Internet. Always tell your parents about what you do online. Let them sit with you, & teach them about the Internet. When they do sit with you, don't get mad at them. Just know they care about you & don't want to see you hurt in any way. Always remember that people online don't always tell the truth. Don't give out a lot of information about yourself. If anything bad ever happens to you on the Internet, always tell your parents or someone you trust. Always remember that it's never your fault.


JOIN US PLEASE !!!
If you are interested in joining Teenangels, we need to find a local chapter near you, or form a new one for your group. We'll need a teacher or parent willing to be trained in online safety to oversee & supervise the Teenangels in the local chapter. Each Teenangel must also have a signed parental consent letter & letter of good standing from your school.

WiredTeens & WiredKids also need parental snail mail consent.

We also need a letter from your school. The letter should state that you are in good standing with the school.

This is one of the ways that we verify you are who you say you are & not an adult masquerading as a child.

This letter should be on a school letterhead & can be obtained from the Guidance counselor or Principal. Safety for our kids & teens & all members is of extreme importance to us.

Thank you for your interest & we look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us!

Teenangels Volunteer Form

Download (PDF File) the form for your printer.

You must print this form out & have your parent/guardian sign & mail it to the following address:

Wiredkids Inc.
P.O. Box 3803
Jersey City, NJ 07303
U.S.A.

Thanks...
We look forward to working with you!

If you have not heard from us, please e-mail Teenangels so that we can check on the status of your application.