So they can take advantage of the vast array of exciting educational information, connect with friends and family, and gain valuable skills necessary for success in the Information Age.

Cyberspace -- just like a major city -- has its good sections and a few bad neighborhoods. And just like the real world, the online world poses new challenges for both parents and kids.

Fortunately, tools that allow parents to control their children's access to inappropriate material online are 100% available to every Internet-connected household today. The variety of easy to use, effective tools for parents means that families can surf the Internet consistent with their own family values.

This site is dedicated to providing resources for parents who want to protect their kids from inappropriate material online, as well as links to valuable information designed to help you become a better Internet Parent. Netparents.org does not endorse any one product or approach over another. We hope you'll take a look around.

News: President Clinton and Vice President Gore highlight Netparents.org, pledge to encourage user empowerment solutions. [Updated July 18, 1997]

• Statement from Public Interest and Industry Groups on White House Announcement
• The White House on the strategy for a Family Friendly Internet