With so many of us online these days it is important to know some safety. This booklet has a lot of great information: click here to read “Talking with Kids about Being Online,” a Federal Trade Commission booklet
When young adults and children learn positive online behaviors early-on, social media can be used in productive ways and can effect positive change.
- Key Points:
- Kids need to think critically and act in a way they can be proud of
- Listen and talk about feelings and be honest
- Teens and young adults should exercise judgement about being safe online and act with manners and positive ethics.
- Not everything you see online is true
- Information or images that are shared can be seen far and wide
- People online may not be who they appear to be or say they are
- Once something is posted online it is nearly impossible to "take it back"
- Be cautious with who you friend online
- Cyberbullying and rumors can ruin people's lives and hurt their feelings
- Children under 13 are protected by COPPA to protect their personal information
