Advice For Parents
The internet has become integral to the lives of children of all ages. It opens up new opportunities and is now an essential part of their every day life whether it is being used for homework, to talk and share materials with their friends and family or for a multitude of other uses that are legitimate and beneficial in so many ways. (© CEOPS website 2009).
We have included a fact sheets for parents providing information on how to keep your children safe online.
The Code 9 System
Something that has come to our attention you may want to be aware of. This system is now starting to get popular with students under the age of 16. Please read how the system works below.
Hey people,you all know how it feels when you're talking to some one online,and your mum is standing right behind you, reading every word that appears on the screen. Then, of course, the person swears or talks about how much they love you,or they're your crush or something and your mum reads it and tells you to get offline that instant and not talk to that person anymore. Well, what can we do about that?
To solve this problem,we have now started the 'code 9' system. In code 9, you simply type the number '9' when your parent or siblingis watching over your shoulder as you type. The person you're talking to will know what you're talking about,and start a conversation on homework or something.When your parent or sibling leaves,type '99' to let the person know that they are gone, so you can begin a normal conversation again. Please send this to everyone you know so that code 9 can go into effect. PLEASE: Forward this! Its so much easier this way. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR !!!