A parent and an internationally known lawyer, Parry Aftab writes with authority as she shows the difference between what's merely annoying and what's illegal. "A Parent's Guide to the Internet" shows parents how to educate their children about online risks and how to set rules that fit their values. Best of all, the book explains what tools are available and how well they work in keeping kids out of trouble.

With each passing day, teenagers' lives become increasingly intertwined with social media. How can you help your child make wise decisions and remain safe online? How can you stay informed and involved in healthy ways?

Every day an unsuspecting child meets a sexual predator in an Internet chat room and what may happen next is every parent's nightmare. With millions of children using the Internet with limited or no adult supervision an unknowingly interacting with sexual predators, it is a very dangerous, and in many cases a deadly combination. Marilyn Mailman Segal, Ph.D., developmental psychologist specializing in early childhood development, and dean emeritus of the Family Center at Nova Southeastern University had this to say: Jay LaBonte has done an outstanding job in writing 'Parents Guide to the Internet' to guide parents to help their child enjoy their computer without being victimized. This book gives parents the information they need to become just as savvy as their children. For more information visit http: //www.jaylabonte.com/details/pgi001.ht

Called the most important human invention since fire, the Internet has rapidly transformed our society. For the children of today, there has never been a world without the Internet; it is as much a part of normal life as trips to the library were for their parents. Readers do not need any special background or experience with the Internet to get the full benefit of this book. A Parent's Guide to the Internet, 2nd Edition offers readers fun, educational projects to do with their children, as well as background information on websites, email, instant messaging, chat rooms and more. The American Library Association calls the book, "An imaginative and valuable resource." Book jacket.