What Can Parents Do?
We want our kids to use the Net but worry about what they'll find. Here are some ways to set them straight.
Are Videogames Really So Bad?
Joshua Quittner admits they can be addictive, but he argues that, within limits, they are harmless and fun
Another View
Mrs. Quittner begs to differ
Pokemon
The cute critters have become an obsession
Rules of the Games
Claudia Wallis learns to love Zelda
Sex, Toys and Videogames
From TIME Digital: How technology is changing the way we entertain ourselves
TIME Daily Newsfile:
The Shootings in Denver
Chat Transcripts:
Littleton students discuss their high school's recent tragedy
Web Tips for Parents
Outside Links:
The Children's Partnership
Nonprofit group focusing on the needs of children both on and offline.
The Family Education Network
According to its CEO a "vertically targeted Geocities", the Family Education Network is a website service for schools that emphasizes parent-teacher communication.
The Diary Project
A nonprofit organization devoted to "creating a way for teens to write about the trials and tribulations of growing up." Teens are able to post messages as if they were writing in their own online journal.
Safe Surfin'
AOL-sponsored site provides tips for parents and teens.
Center for Democracy and Technology
A libertarian think tank that focuses on privacy and the Web
Safe Kids
Tips on how to keep track of what your children are doing online, or block their access to certain sites
Cyberspace Law Center