Kids And Computers: Staying Safe Online (NAPS)—Safety in cyberspace: That’s what many parents want for their Web-savvy youngsters who use the Net for everything from e-mail and computer games to homework. Happily, there’s a free and easy program that can help parents and their offspring stay online to safety. To help young people every- where understand the importance of online safety, Microsoft teamed up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and champion figure skater Tara Lipinski to create “Stay Safe Online,” an easy, kid- friendly guide to the Internet. It’s hosted by Tara, Shaq and their animatedfriends. “T like Stay Safe Online be- cause it’s very fun and you learn while you are playing the game,” ae rr Free fun on the Internet: An easy-to-use guide for families teachesonline safety. line.com, the 15-minute interac- tive tutorial teaches children and their parents six simple guidelines for being safe online: e Always be respectful of others e Never give out personal says Symone, 12, who uses computers at a technology center at a information e Always remember you are responsible for what you do online Milwaukee. “The Web is an important Room Supervisor’s instructions (Tech Centerspecific) equip children with the right skills and information to make son the people you talk to online online,” says John Litten, pro- To learn more about Microsoft’s child online safety initiatives, visit Available free over the Internet at http://www.msn.staysafeon Website at http://www.microsoft. com/ presspass/youthandlearning. Boys and Girls Club in Greater resource for kids and we need to smart choices when they’re gram manager for youth and learning at Microsoft. e Always follow the Computer e Never agree to meet in per- Never visit “off-limit” Web sites Microsoft’s Youth and Learning
