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More shields for children on Internet
Wed, Dec 03, 2008
The Straits Times

By Lee Siew Hua, Senior Political Correspondent

A CHILD can hit a wrong key while Googling, and land in an undesirable site.

This scenario prompts housewife Magdalene Teo, 42, and her husband to stay vigilant when their 11-year-old son does online research at home.

'We also teach him how to make good decisions,' she said. Imparting good values before puberty will also help him navigate the Web wisely, she added.

 


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