Tweens are more connected to the Internet than ever before. Although an Internet connection is necessary academically and vital in terms of a tween’s social life, the more connected a tween is, the more parents tend to worry. The Internet is a vast place full of information and wonder but it can also contain dangers and questionable people. There are many things that parents can do, however, to help their tween stay safe online. 1. Keep the Computer in a Common Room Keeping the computer in a family room will allow you to keep an eye on the websites your tween visits and the people who she interacts with. By making your tween use the computer in an area that you can monitor, there is less of a possibility of getting into trouble online. 2. Set Up Separate Accounts but Check her Computer History If your tween has a separate account, it’s much easier to set up parental controls. You can put different time and website restrictions on each account which will limit your tween from being on the computer at times that you cannot monitor. Keep in mind that tweens are extremely tech savvy and may find ways around…