We never had this when we were kids

The Internet is a powerful tool children can use to learn and connect with friends. Teaching them safe surfing practices when they are young can protect them throughout their lives.
This generation of young people will be the first raised in the Internet era. Using computers and devices that access the Internet will be something they expect rather than a new and exciting trend. As time goes on, their lives will become more and more “Web-based” through social networking, information retrieval, commerce, and connecting with family and friends.
We don’t teach children to drive by giving them the keys to the car and expecting them to be “self-taught.” Similarly, we shouldn’t let them sit down at the computer and surf away without training and supervision. At times it may seem our children know more about the Internet and technology then we do, however, that doesn’t change the responsibility parents have to teach their children to use the Internet safely.