Let your parent, guardian, or teacher know when you are going online. Only use the internet when your parent or another adult has given you permission, and only for the time they allow you to use it.

2. Tell your parent, guardian, or teacher to spend time with you while online.

Show them your favorite places in the internet. Tell them about the people you meet online, and the things you talk about. Let them know who your "keypals" are. Get them involved in your online activities.

3. Use your family's e-mail address even if you have your own.

It's neat to have your own e-mail address but it is always a good idea to use your family's e-mail address. You should only share your own e-mail address after you are absolutely sure that the sender is trustworthy, and an adult agrees.

4. Do not give out your home address, telephone number, school information, or your parents work address.

If you are entering a contest, or registering to enter a new web site, talk to your parent or guardian first and get their permission. Show them the site and tell them the reason why you would want to give out your address.

5. Do not use your real last name while you are online, especially if it is unusual.

Have fun making up a special code name to use online. If you decide that you would like to use your real last name, talk to your parent, guardian, or teacher about it first.

6. Never agree to meet anyone, anywhere without talking to your parent or guardian about it and getting their approval.

People may not be who they say they are. If you decide to meet with someone that you have talked to online, talk to your parent first. If they agree to the meeting, have them come with you and meet in a public place where there are other people around.

7. Never give out your password to anyone for any reason.

The only people that need to know your password (like your parent, guardian, or teacher) already know it, no matter what someone you meet online tells you.

8. Don't send scanned pictures of yourself or your family to anyone unless you have your parent's or gaurdian's approval.

If you have your own homepage, your parent or guardian should also help you decide which pictures you put on it.

9. Don't reply to any e-mail messages if you feel that they are strange, mean, or upsetting to you.

Show the message immediately to your parent or teacher or any adult you trust so they may take the proper action or advise you on what to do.

Don't get discouraged if you receive messages that make you uncomfortable. And most of all, don't try to imitate those people that write rude messages.

Your parent or another adult can report this kind of activity to the Missing Kids Foundation's web site, or by calling them at 1-800-843-5678.

10. Stop right away if you see or read something on a website that is upsetting or offensive to you.

Some sites are not meant for children and you might have accidentally reached that site through a "hyperlink." Talk to your parents or teacher about it.