October is about to come to a close, and since it is National Cyber Security Awareness Month BoardBuzz thought we’d end the month by mentioning an excellent piece about teaching your child to be internet-savvy from the get-go.

Wired’s Geekdad has recently had a series of guest posts by Adam Rosenberg, New Media Manager, Center for Democracy & Technology, and The First E-Mail Address: Raising an Internet-Savvy Child certainly caught our attention. Here are some key points, but we suggest you check out the full article:

1. The never talk to strangers rule is still true online.
2. Treat your e-mail address like any other piece of property.
3. Read every form you fill out during sign-up, including the privacy policy.
4. Do not give out personal information without permission.
5. Keep an open dialogue with your children about their internet usage and whom they talk to.