Women&Children have joined force's
with the increasing amount of web sites that are promoting Internet safety and placing your families
photo's on the Internet.
May it be an online photo album, placing your children's photo in an
online photo contest ,or even sending picture's of your children through an e-mail list.
We have
only recently learned the dangers of placing your families photo out there on Internet for all to see.
Yes we are proud of our Children, and we want to show them off to everyone, but think of all the
not so nice people who want to look at your photo's of your family.
One of the most dangerous
of all is the Pedophile. Men and women that prey on the innocence of children.
This topic is
something that we as parents do not like to think about, but unfortunately it is something we Must be
aware of.
Do not think this will never happen to me or my child. We all pray to god this will
never happen, but you must educate yourself and your children to protect yourself from the evil that
is in this world.
You may think you and your children are protected, and there is no harm
in placing your families photo on the Internet but this is not so.
They enter your web site
without you knowing, download your child photo and can recreate your child photo into something that
is not so pure. They may even place your child's picture on their web site and offer them to other pedophile
to use ,and distribute.
You may wonder how they can find your child's photo. Very easy
They use regular search engines ,they visit family friendly web sites, knowing full well they will find
picture's of your children there.
We at Women&Children Urge you to take matter's into your own
hands and remove all your family photo's from your web site.
I have to say we were guilty and
placed our family picture up for all to see ,but now that we know the dangers of doing so we have removed
all our graphics, and are now helping to spread the word to say no to online photos. We hope that
now that you know the dangers, you will do the same.
Women&Children would like to thank all the wonderful website that have added this logo to their
website ,and help us spread this important safety message. Together we can make a difference.
If you would like to add this logo to your site. and help spread the word about the dangers
of placing children photo's on the Internet.
Please check back often to keep up with the current links. Thank
You
Alternatives to having your children's photo placed on your web page.
1: Have your child draw
a picture of themselves.
2: Use their favorite cartoon graphic
3: If you know how to use
a programs like Paint Shop Pro, cut out the face and place a cartoon or silly image.
4: Use Cyber
Adopted graphic to represent your child.
5: Use any type of graphic to replace your child's photo.
There are so many free graphics out there ,I am sure you will find one that is perfect for you. And
by all means if you need help and want a graphic created for your child. Let me know I will be more than
happy to place a graphic with your children First Or Nick Name on it.
There is a wide misconception among the public that child molesters were sexually abused as children.
Millions of sexually abused children have grown up and have not become child molesters. It is just another
lie used in our courts so molesters will get a lighter sentence THERE IS NO EXCUSE WHEN IT COMES TO
CHILD ABUSE!
With nearly 60% of the convicted sex offenders in the US living next to us, working with us, worshipping
with us and associating with our children, it is is important that parents and guardians of children
become aware and educate themselves about sex offender behaviors and how people from all walks of life
gain the trust children and later molest them.
Stay away from people who call you near their
car, even if they offer to take you somewhere exciting.
Teach Your Child If someone tries
to take you away, yell, "This person is not my father (or mother)" and scream.
If you get lost
in a store, go to the checkout counter. Do not wander around on your own. And Never Leave the store.
I do not have to keep a secret from my parents, I will tell them about things or people that scare
me. Let them know you will never get mad or upset if they have something to tell you.
No one
should touch you in the parts covered by you are bathing suit, and you should not be asked to touch anyone
there.
Do not let anyone take your picture without permission from your parents or teacher.
When I leave the house, I will always tell my parents who I am with and where I am going.
Tell your children not to trust strangers. Educate them about what to do if someone tries to entice
them into a vehicle or home, and teach them not to take anything from strangers unless you give your
approval.
Have your children memorize your home and office telephone number. Teach them how to
reach you by phone
Teach your child it is ok to say no to an adult ,especially if they
do not like what they are saying or doing.