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Young Kids

When very young children start using a computer, they should be supervised closely by a parent or caregiver.

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Teens

Teens are forming their own values and beginning to take on the values of their peers. As they mature, many are eager to experience more independence from their parents.

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Tweens

Tweens (kids ages 8 to12) begin exploring more on their own. They need to feel "independent," but not alone. It's important to be with them — or at least nearby — when they're online.

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Kids and Virtual Worlds

Virtual worlds are computer-simulated online “places” where people use avatars — graphic characters — to represent themselves.

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