The Parent's Guide to the Internet is designed to help parents make the best use of the online world as an educational tool.  The Guide cuts through an overwhelming amount of consumer information to give parents an introduction to the Internet and how to navigate it.  This book suggest how parents can allow their children to tap into the wonders of the Internet while safeguarding them from its potential hazards. Other information includes:
  • identifying community locations that offer free Internet access;
  • making sense of computer and Internet terminology;
  • searching for information online;
  • protecting children from offensive material;
  • teaching children about online safety;
  • using technology to benefit children with special needs;
  • finding family-friendly Internet sites;
  • selecting a home computer; and
  • choosing an Internet Service Provider or Online Service.

To request your free copy of the Parent's Guide to the Internet, call the U. S. Department of Education's Education Publications Center (ED Pubs) at 1-877-4ED-PUBS (1-877-433-7827).

U. S. Department of Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Office of Educational Technology