How do I talk to my child about Internet safety? How do I protect my child from cyberbullying? What do I do if my child is cyberbullied? What information should my child keep private? I need to know more about social media. What is “sexting”? How do I keep my child safer from online predators? What is “grooming”? Where can I report online predators? Version 8.0 Internet Safety: Parents, Guardians, & Communities
Online Cell Phones Laptops Gaming Devices
WEB 2.0 What’s your child putting online?
Who are they talking to? What are they talking about? What are they sharing online?
Risky Online Behaviors Sending or posting provocative images Sharing passwords with friends Embarrassing or harassing people Posting personal information Clicking on pop-ups
eww! what is she wearing? Bullying + Technology = Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying ▪ Spreading rumors and gossip ▪ Posting pictures of someone without consent ▪ Stealing passwords to assume someone else’s identity ▪ Threatening or harassing with offensive language
Signs of Cyberbullying Act nervous when receiving an , IM, or text Seem uneasy about going to school Withdraw from friends and family Stop using the computer or cell phone A cyberbullying victim might
Visit Call THE-LOST ® Report to CyberTipline ® ▪ Anyone who sends your child photos or videos containing obscene content ▪ Anyone speaking to your child in a sexual manner ▪ Anyone who asks your child to meet in person How to Report
Teach your child how to use technology responsibly.
Anti-virus software Filtering programs Monitoring software Parental supervision
Establish rules for your child’s Internet use.
Talk to your kids!
Keep the home computer in a common room.
Monitor laptop activity. Wireless Connection
Monitor mobile technologies.
Let’s play your favorite online game. What’s your favorite thing to do online? Show me the funniest YouTube video.
NetSmartz.org Activities Discussion Starters Games Read about the Issues Safety Pledges Tip Sheets Videos
▪ TELL your friends about these resources ▪ ENCOURAGE your PTA to set up presentations ▪ And TALK to your child’s school about using NetSmartz Help people in your community.
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