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1. My child has received an e-mail advertising for a
pornographic website, what should I do?
Generally, advertising for an adult,
pornographic website that is sent to an e-mail address does not violate
federal law or the current laws of most states. In some states it may
be a violation of law if the sender knows the recipient is under the age
of 18. Such advertising can be reported to your service provider and,
if known, the service provider of the originator. It can also be
reported to your state and federal legislators, so they can be made
aware of the extent of the problem.
2. Is any service safer than the
others?
Sex offenders have contacted children
via most of the major on-line services and the Internet. The most
important factors in keeping your child safe on-line are the utilization
of appropriate blocking software and/or parental controls, along with
open, honest discussions with your child, monitoring his/her on-line
activity, and following the mentioned tips.
3. Should I just forbid my child
from going on-line?
There are dangers in every part of
our society. By educating your children to these dangers and taking
appropriate steps to protect them, they can benefit from the wealth of
information now available on-line.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Office of Crimes Against Children
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20535
(202) 324-3666
National Center For Missing & Exploited Children
CYBER TIPLINE
1-800-843-5678
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