Cyber Safety Tips

Your screen name should not give out any information about you. Choose it
carefully.

Never give out personal information such as your name, your friend's names, your home address, school or school mascot etc.


Keep online friendships online and many safety experts recommend only chat online with people you know.

Never meet in person anyone you have met online.

Cyberbullying is a new phenomenon. If you feel bullyed online tell someone you trust.


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Internet Safety Tips for Parents of Teens

All bets are off. If teens have earned your trust, give it to them. If not, unplug the computer and take away their cell phones and interactive gaming
devices.

If you havent taught them what they need to know by now, were all in trouble.

Focus on teaching them to be responsible cybercitizens and to use the filter
between their ears.

Emphasize again the risks of sharing personal information and meeting strangers offline.

Make sure they Google themselves often and report what they find.

Teach them to use anti-virus software, to not believe everything they read
online and to respect others. Check for adware or spyware often, use a firewall and teach them to come to you if anything goes wrong online.

Ask them to help keep their younger brothers and sisters safe online.

Remind them that youre still around if they need your help.


These are just a few tips to stay safe while communicating online. For more
information visit
Kids Health.