At Hop! Kids, online safety comes first. Here are a few basic rules regarding internet safety for kids.

 

v      Keep your computer in a central and open location in your home and be aware of other computers your child may be using.
v      Discuss and set guidelines/rules for computer use with your children. Post these rules by the computer as a reminder. 
v      Use the Internet with your children. Familiarize yourself with your children's online activities and maintain a dialogue with your child about what applications they are using. 
v      Implement parental control tools that are provided by some ISPs and available for purchase as separate software packages. Remember - No program is a substitute for parental supervision. 
v      You may be able to set some parental controls within your browser. Internet Explorer allows you to restrict or allow certain web sites to be viewed on your computer, and you can protect these settings with a password. To find those options, click Tools on your menu bar, select Internet Options, choose the Content tab, and click the Enable button under Content Advisor. 
v      Consider software that allows you to monitor your children's email and web traffic. 
v      If you're worried that your child may accidentally access, modify, and/or delete your files, you can partitioning your computer into separate accounts and decrease the amount of access and number of privileges he/she has. 
v      Know who your children's online friends are and supervise their chat areas. 
v      Teach your children never to give out personal information to people they meet online such as in chat rooms or bulletin boards. 
v      Know who to contact if you believe your child is in danger. Visit getnetwise for detailed information.

Here, On Hop! Kids, safety is paramount. That’s why the Hop! Kids website conforms to the Children's Online Protection Act (COPA 2002) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 1998).

Hop! kids site is tightly monitored and children must have parental assistance and when using safety-sensitive areas of the site, and to get parents' consent before collecting or using a child's personal information.

Children present unique security risks when they use a computer  - not only do you have to keep them safe, but you have to protect their data on your computer. By taking some simple steps, you can dramatically reduce the threats.

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