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A while back, I helped facilitate a group of parents to develop their knowledge and awareness related to their own and their children's use of the Internet.

And as most parents, I am also interested in this topic. How can I both ensure that my children are getting the most out of their use of the great resource called Internet; while on the other hand keep their hands clean and safe.

The group came up with a list of things to do - and we produced this small flyer. (Norwegian only). You may download the flyer directly.

What are your experiences with such groups? What rules have you made to help your children being safe online? Please share your thoughts!

"I don't care if they see boobies!"

Those where the words of consultant Jennifer Jabbusch, a US-based security consultant. A successful one, I might add. Her specialty is to teach users how to relate to internet threats. Her users are teachers and other relevant personal at schools.

Her success made her write up a white paper on content filtering in schools. When she first told me, I have to admit I expected another technical oriented moch-up that seems to make every non-technical person turn away. So I kind of looked it up just to be able to tell her "I have seen it".

Of course the introduction grabbed my attention. And I kept on reading, realizing Jennifer is spot on, in a language every teacher should understand. And as she relates threats and risk to her self, it is easy for the reader to understand too.

If you are looking for a good explanation about why content filtering is a good idea for schools - and home, I might add, this white paper is all you need.