The Internet provides access to a wealth of information and entertainment but can also harbor predators and scam artists. Here are tips to help keep children safe online. Keep the computer in a public area, such as the living room Set and enforce rules for Internet access Don't let your child share personal information without permission Explain what information is considered personal Learn about the capabilities and limitations of parental control tools Learn about other computers your child may use, such as ones at school or a friend's house Have your child show you what he does online Visit your child's favorite sites, and randomly check her e-mail Report suspected stalking or child sexual exploitation to local police Sources: FBI, netsmartz.org