Internet Safety

(Flyer)

Contents:

• Social Networking Safety
• Blog Safety
• Cyberbullying (Flyer)
• Identity Theft & Cyberstalking

You Can Do All Kinds of Things on the Internet

There's no question, the internet is cool and you can do lots of stuff. For example, you can:

Get help with homework
Talk to friends
Visit places or listen to broadcasts from all over the world
Play games
Learn about interesting things
Find and listen to music
watch TV

While you're having fun on the net, though, it's still important to remember safety rules. That's because bad strangers are in cyberspace just like they are in the real world. They may try to trick you when you're online, like pretending to be another child or a helpful adult.

To make sure your time online stays fun, remember the safety rules!

You should read about the dangers of the internet before you surf.

Cool Rules for Online Safety

1. I will not give out personal information such as my name, address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission

2. I will tell my parents right away about anything that makes me uncomfortable.

3. I will never agree to get together with someone I meet online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.

4. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents.

5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or make me feel uncomfortable in any way. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do, I will tell my parents right away so that they can help keep me safe.

6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission

7. I will not give out my Internet password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my parents.

8. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.

REMEMBER, people on the internet aren't always who they say they are -- be careful who you trust.

For more information or a presentation on Internet safety, contact us or email our Director of Children's Programs.