Cyberspace can be fun, interesting and informative.  Web pages can provide you with information, links to other sites and pages, and programs that can be downloaded and installed on your computer.  There are a number of products and technologies that enable you to chat with people in your own community and around the world.  However, its important to remember that the Global Village is like any other community.  While most people online are good, decent people, there is a percentage who are criminals and predators.  Because of this, it's important that you take measures to protect yourself and your children.