Have you ever been in a corn maze? Acres and acres of corn stalks. No wonder it’s so easy to get lost!

The Internet can be a dangerous and unfamiliar place. Giving our teens unlimited access to the world wide web is like setting them down in the middle of a corn maze on fire. And there’s nothing more important than giving your son or daughter some clear-cut rules.

Things like, “no more than two hours a day on the Internet, unless it’s for homework.” Or let them know that “Mom and Dad are allowed to put up filters and check Facebook pages.”

The Internet boundaries in your home are up to you. But don’t walk away from this one! Taking these firsts steps can help protect your teen from getting lost in a maze of danger online.

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