Internet safety begins at home and that is why my legislation would require the Federal Trade Commission to design and publish a unique website to serve as a clearinghouse and resource for parents, teachers and children for information on the dangers of surfing the Internet.
Predators will look for any way to talk to children online whether through sites like Myspace, instant messaging, or even online games.
Make no mistake; child predation on the Internet is a growing problem.
As the father of six children, I want to know that when my wife or I drop our kids off at school they will be safe from predators, crime and violence.
Our teachers are responsible for our children's welfare for the six or eight hours they are at school and we need to know without question that their safety will be paramount on the minds of teachers, faculty and volunteers.
The best defense against these people is to educate parents and children of the dangers that come along with the Internet and by limiting access to certain sites during the school day.
As the father of six children, I know very well the challenges technology poses to our families.
Parents have the ability to screen their children's Internet access at home.
