Online Safety Tips for Kids

BY: Jennifer Sterling

· Do not give anyone any personal information about you such as your last name, address, phone number or school information unless you have permission from a parent.

· Never send pictures of yourself to people that you do not know.

· If anyone ever says or e-mails you something that makes you uncomfortable tell an adult right away.

· Never open emails or attachments from people that you do not know. This could give your computer a virus.

· It is never a good idea to meet someone in person that you met over the internet.

· You never need to respond to someone that says something mean or makes you uncomfortable, just let an adult know.

· If you are using instant messenger (IM) make sure that everyone on your buddy list is someone you know. People can pretend that they are someone that they are not.

· Never share passwords with people, not even your friend! It is okay for your parents to know the passwords though.

· The internet is as real as talking with someone face-to-face, remember to be polite and not to say anything that may hurt someone else’s feelings. They could be in the same room as your friend.

· Nothing is private on the internet!!! There is a way to retrieve everything that you say and do online.

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