Maintain open lines of communications with your children

The most important defense in the protection of your child against pedophiles and child pornography on the Internet is effective communication.
Establish rules and guidelines for the use of the computer
Should include number of hours per day
Must include times of the day
If your child is curious about what topics are being discussed on the Internet, ensure that he or she can come to you.
If someone on the Internet is harassing your child, make sure that your child knows to come to you. You would then contact the Internet Service Provider. If the harassment continues, contact your local police service to register a complaint.
If your child is on the Internet, find out who their "cyber-friends" are.