Updated on Sunday, 05 October 2008

Internet Guidelines for Children & Young People.

Never tell anyone you meet on the Internet your home address, your telephone number or your school's name, unless your parent or carer specifically gives you permission.

Never send anyone your picture, credit card or bank details, or anything else, without first checking with your parent or carer.

Never give your password to anyone, even a best friend.

Never arrange to meet anyone in person without first agreeing it with your parent or carer, and get them to come along to the first meeting, which should always be in a public place.

Never hang around in a chat room or in a conference if someone says or writes something which makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, and always report it to your parent or carer.

Never respond to nasty, suggestive or rude e-mails or postings in Usenet Groups.

If you see something you don't like (e.g. bad language or distasteful pictures) then move on or click "back".  If you are still concerned, talk to your parent or carer.

Always remember if someone makes you an offer which seems too good to be true, it probably is.

These latter guidelines for children and young people are adapted from the NCH Action for Children paper 'Children on the Net : Opportunities and Hazards' (1998).