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What’s the best way to protect your kids online? Talk to them. While kids value the opinions of their peers, most tend to rely on their parents for help on the issues that matter most.
Online Safety for Students- Heads Up: Stop, Think, Connect- Heads Up is a guide written and designed for kids ages 8-12. It covers basic points to help kids protect themselves, their information, and their devices. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0002-heads-up.pdf
Tips for Parents- Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online- Net Cetera is a guide for parents, teachers, and other adults who spend time with kids. This guide offers practical tips and ideas for getting the conversation started about social networking, privacy, mobile devices, computer security, and dealing with cyberbullying. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/talking_with_kids_about_being_online_2018.pdf
Parents, it is so important for you to educate your children about the dangers of being on-line, especially using social media and popular video game sites. Our kids need to understand that predators are VERY GOOD at pretending to be your child's friend. Please visit the NetSmartz page for videos you can view and share with your kids (https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home ). If you don't understand the dangers, how can you expect your kids to understand them?
A single photo shared via SnapChat, Instagram, or other social media sites can expose your child to the very real, and very common danger of Cyber Blackmail, also known as sexual extortion, or sextortion. The recipient of the "embarrassing photo" uses it as a threat. "Send me another picture or everybody at your school will see the one you already sent." Photos and videos shared with the person your child thinks is their best "on-line" friend are used as blackmail material, soliciting more and more, until your child feels trapped.
IF ANYONE DOES ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ONLINE, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY!
SENDS INAPPROPRIATE IMAGES TO YOUR CHILD OR SOLICITS INAPPROPRIATE IMAGES FROM YOUR CHILD.
HAS AN INAPPROPRIATE CONVERSATION WITH YOUR CHILD ONLINE.
ASKS YOUR CHILD TO MEET THEM FACE TO FACE FOR ANY REASON.
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