"Parents and guardians are responsible for their child's choice of workstation and Internet activity, whether or not the child has a library card. Upon signing for a child's library card, a parent or guardian assumes responsibility for their child's access to all resources in the library, including electronic resources such as the Internet."
Safety online for all ages continues to be a complicated issue.
Below are resources to help you ensure that you and your children are safe online.
- Media Smarts: Canada's Centre for Digital & Media Literacy
Lots of useful information for parents and educators on internet safety, what children are doing on the internet, and advertising and privacy issues. Also includes an interactive game for children. - GetNetWise
Features include a safety guide, parental tools, websites for kids, as well as information for adults about internet security. - Net Cetera
This resource covers what parents need to know, where to go for more information, and issues to raise with kids about living their lives online.