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Teen
Safety on the Information Highway
How
Do I Get Into Cyberspace?
There are lots of
front doors to cyberspace, including Internet service providers and
online services, that can provide you with an account that gives you
access to everything on the public Internet. This includes web
sites, E-mail, chat rooms, file libraries, discussion groups (called
newsgroups), and lots of other services including the ability to
listen to music and view videos.
An online service
can, in some situations, exercise some control over the type of
content and “customer conduct” in its own areas, but the
services have no control or jurisdiction over what takes place on
the Internet as a whole. And even within their own areas, these
services can’t possibly police everything that happens. So, even
if you’re going online using one of these services, you’re not
completely protected from the larger dangers.
Before going into the
dangers, let's put this into context. Millions of teenagers go
online every day, and most are safe. The way to stay safe is to
understand the dangers and follow some simple rules to help you stay
out of trouble. By following these rules you minimize the risks, but
you can never completely eliminate all risks in life.
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