6 Main Ways Predators Communicate With Children

1.Web sites
2. E-mail
3. Public chat rooms
4. Private chat rooms
5. Instant message
6. Instant messengers

The Most Dangerous Area is CHAT

If you have never been in a chat room and wonder what they are all about, let me explain that not all chat rooms are created equal.

Chat rooms are an offshoot of electronic bulletin boards, which are offshoots of traditional bulletin boards. At first, people posted messages, ads, and queries. When the bulletin boards went electronic, you could post responses to a posting. In chat rooms, postings and responses can be done in real time.

All chat rooms have one characteristic. They are areas of the Internet where you can exchange messages with a large number of people at one time; and where there is the option to join a group chat where everyone in the chat room can view every comment. Continue>

What are the Danger Signs that I Should Look out for with Children?

Spending large amounts of time online.

Minimizing the screen....

Mood swings after being online

Staying up late

Wanting to be alone

Excessive use of chat room and instant messaging.

Unusual mail is delivered

Excessive use of moble phones

Excessive use of other technology
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What to tell kids

Don't send a picture of yourself to someone you don't know.

Never give out personal information.

Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you've met on the net.

Do tell your parents if you see something which disturbs you.

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