Internet Contracts
The following are suggested Internet contracts or pledges to assist your family in defining clear guidelines for Internet use and to encourage discussions of Internet safety and establish boundaries for safe use.
The following pledge is taken from www.netsmartz.com. It is three pledges designed for children of different ages
For children under 8
- I will turn off my computer monitor right away and tell a trusted adult if anything makes me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
- I will tell my parents or guardian if anyone online asks me my name, my address, my telephone number, or the name and location of my school.
- I will tell my parents or guardian if anyone online asks to meet me in person.
- I will not use rude or mean language on the Internet.
As your parent/guardian, I will remain calm and open-minded when you tell me about any problems you are having on the Internet.
I will support you in whatever way I can.
Parent or Guardian signature
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User signature
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