Hi --

Put the computer with internet access in a public area.

Only permit access to specific web sites. At her age, you don't need to
let her have free-ranging access to the internet. pbskids.org is a good
site to start out with, for example.

If she's interested in looking up information, sit down with her to look
it up. Don't let her look things up on her own for several years.
(Between now and then you should be teaching her safe internet use and
how to look things up effectively. She should also be learning these
skills in school.)

Talk with the parents of her friends to find out when and how they let
their kids use the internet. You'll probably find good suggestions from
them.

Comment when she uses the internet responsibly. For example, thank her
for sticking to only the web sites she's allowed to visit, and for
getting off the computer when she's asked.

I hope these suggestions help,
--Beth Kevles
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