The Complete Idiot's Guide to Protecting Your Child Online (with CD-ROM) [CD-ROM]

Preston Gralla (Author), Shelly Kinkph (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: January 15, 2000

It's not the same as making sure they don't run with scissors. Don't expect it to feel like their hand is holding yours when you're out in public. And, just because it is nightime, you can't tell them to put on reflective clothing to avoid being hurt by oncoming traffic. No, protecting your child online has a new set of rules and a new set of deviants. The Complete Idiot's guide to Protecting Your Child Online provides:* practical advise on how to protect your child's identity from strangers and marketers*Tricks and tips to help your child work more safely on the Internet*Easy-to-follow information and instructions for parents to help keep your child safe while online

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From the Back Cover

It's not the same as making sure they don't run with scissors. Don't expect it to feel like their hand is holding yours when you're out in public. And, just because it is nightime, you can't tell them to put on reflective clothing to avoid being hurt by oncoming traffic. No, protecting your child online has a new set of rules and a new set of deviants. The Complete Idiot's guide to Protecting Your Child Online provides: * practical advise on how to protect your child's identity from strangers and marketers *Tricks and tips to help your child work more safely on the Internet *Easy-to-follow information and instructions for parents to help keep your child safe while online

About the Author

Preston Gralla is the award-winning author of 16 books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Protecting Yourself Online and How the Internet Works. He has written about the Internet for many publications, including USA Today, the Los Angeles Times and PC Magazine. Preston has won several journalism awards, including the best feature article in a computer magazine from the Computer Press Association. He is the executive editor of ZDNet and appears regularly on TV and radio as an Internet expert, including shows and networks such as the CBS Early Show, MSNBC, CNN, ABC World News Now and many others.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 320 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789724227
• ISBN-13: 978-0789724229
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,935,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)