Internet+Use+Agreements

==The Internet has created amazing opportunities to access information and reach out to people all over the world, but it has also created some negative unintended consequences. Your child needs to learn how to use the Internet in a positive, responsible manner. The Family Internet Use Contract is a great way to start the conversation with your child about appropriate use of the Internet. Please read the contract below with your child and sign it.==

**To build a culture of awareness about using the Internet responsible, you child will be rewarded with a special award if they bring the signed contract in to the principal by April 24th, 2012.**
[|Family Internet Use Contract]

====You may find it helpful to introduce the Family Internet Use Contract by reading the following passage written by a HS student about their experience with the internet. Then use the discussion questions at the end to talk with your child.====

" As the first generation to grow up with technology, I must say that we are extremely lucky. We can travel to places halfway around the world in a single day and use devices that ensure we will never get lost. We are able to enjoy realistic movies and play exciting video games. We can listen to music of our choice whenever and wherever we want without being hindered with cumbersome boom boxes or radios. We can talk and communicate with anyone from anywhere, through phone or computer. We have access to endless information and the answers to any of our questions, only the click of a mouse away. However, in the past few decades, negative effects of technology have also surfaced. The majority of these problems are a result of irresponsible usage of technology - people using technology in illegal, inappropriate, and abusive ways."

Discuss some of the positive and negative impacts technology has had on your life.
====Give examples of the ways in which people use technology in illegal, inappropriate and/or abusive ways. Have you or your friends ever had something like this happen to you? ====

====The link below provides other great resources that educate parents on helping their child develop appropriate use of the Internet. ==== ====[|Internet Use Advice for Middle School Parents] ====