Overview
To help readers avoid and recognize risky behaviors, The TRUTH ABOUT THE INTERNET AND ONLINE PREDATORS explains many of the dangers associated with the Internet. The A-to-Z entries detail the social, legal, and personal risks of Internet use, while personal testimonies and question-and-answer sections provide readers with an inside look at common issues online. Entries include: Bullies and cyberbullying, Characteristics of online predators, Chat rooms and instant messaging, Internet safety, Parental control, Peers and peer pressure, Phishing and pharming, Privacy issues, Social networking Web sites, Surfing and online communication.