Review:
Title: Keep Your Kids Safe On The Internet
Simon JohnsonMcGraw-Hill/Osborne2004
ISBN: 0-07-225741-5
Simon has written a guidebook that appeals to parents and educators who may not be too comfortable with IT - lingo. Thus his approach is to present the internet safety message with ample screen snap-shots (black & white though), lots of online reference and bulleted tips.
He has also ensured that the language is not too technical and is meticulous in providing the readers insights into how he makes his recommendation.
Some of the book highlights:On page 71, Simon introduces a host of commonly used acronyms in Internet Chat Rooms and Instant Messages for eg. A3 refers to Anytime, Anwhere, Anyplace - very useful for parents who are confused about the "new language" of children.
On pg 116, Simon embarks in thoroughly testing content-filtering software and has ranked CYBERsitter in first place. What is of special interest is how Simon describes the parameters of his testing.
This book is a great help in allowing busy parents to understand and pre-empt any potential online security threats.
