You go to a PTA meeting, promised a program about internet safety. You leave wanting to throw the computer in the garbage and lock your kids in the bathroom for the next 20 years. You know, we are SO SHELTERED. And unfortunately, what we don't know CAN hurt us, and our kids.
There are a lot of sickos out there, and the internet is making it easier for them to prey on kids. Mr. FBI Agent (who did an excellent presentation), filled us in on so much. One of the things he mentioned was how these pedophiles will go on-line, steal pictures of kids, and then put their faces on child pornography. For that reason, I'm not putting pictures of the kids up here anymore, since this page is public. Sorry.
Oh - and note to all: if your kid is on myspace or facebook or xanga, or if they are in virtual worlds like Second Life, or if they play Wii or PS3 games via the internet, YOU NEED TO REALLY, REALLY PAY ATTENTION!
This guy came to talk to us, and there were maybe 30 people in the room. The school currently has 650 students. I'm hoping we will have him back next year and really, really publicize it, because EVERYONE with kids needs to hear about this stuff.
I am literally nauseous after seeing some of that stuff. So kiss your kids/nieces/nephews/friend's kids and be on the ball!
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