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Chat rooms, where people meet to virtually talk, can be fun and rewarding (but caution: what mom said about talking to strangers still applies... no matter how old you are!) Online chat rooms have led to friendships and marriages, but not everyone chatting is trustworthy.

Before you log on, get some other good advice about where you can find the best chats online and what to watch for to make your online experience fun... and remember...never give out personal information to anyone you don't know...EVER.

ChatDanger - Great site for kids, parents and teachers to learn more about the dangers of chat, along with how to recognize a good chat room.

Chat Advice for the UK - Good tips for parents and kids on how to navigate chatrooms safety, with links to tools & resources, related links.

Kidzworld Chat - Highly recommended and monitored chat rooms for teens and preteens including how to's for acting cool in cyberspace, safety information and Net lingo guide.

The Chat Directory Index - Hundreds of chats in dozens of categories including general chat sites, new age, teen, christian, gay, sports and more.

Web Chat Rooms in the Yahoo! Directory - Top picks with brief descriptions.

Chathouse - Virtual gathering place browseable by different "floors" including teen, adult and geographic area.

Being a Chatroom Moderator - Ever wonder what it takes? A peak behind a virtual three-ring circus from Webgrrls International.

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