While the Internet offers amazing opportunities for entertainment, education, connectivity, and more, anyone who goes online should understand basic Online Safety. Teaching these basics to your children is essential.
When asked by friends or strangers, online or offline, never share Account IDs and Passwords.
Don’t reveal any personal identity information in your Usernames, such as your birthday, hobbies, hometown or school.
In any information exchange, like email or texting, never give any personal information about yourself or someone else.
Don’t share photos of yourself, your family, or your home with people you meet online.
Never open emails that come from unknown sources DELETE them.
If you receive mean or threatening comments online, don’t respond. Log off and report the activity to your parents.
Nothing you write on the Web is completely private. Be careful what you write and to whom.
Never make plans to meet an online “friend” in person.
WHEN IN DOUBT: Always ask your parents for help. If you’re not sure, log off.
NET CETERA - Chatting with Kids about Being Online. Click here for 54 page brochure with helpful websites and information. Also visit www.onguardonline.gov for more information. Published by the US Government.