Internet Safety for Families

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Internet Safety for Families
Presented by Stefana Muller

New Model of Social Interaction

Online Disinhibition Effect
People are less inhibited online because they can’t see the person they’re
talking to.
Anonymity + Distance = Internet Muscle

THREATS
Internet Predators
Cyberbullying & Trolling
Phishing, Ransomware, Spoofing
Malware like Spyware, Worms &
Viruses
Lack of Privacy
Internet Addiction
Narcissism
BENEFITS
Academic Growth - New
Educational Experiences
Hand-eye Coordination
Communication Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Access to Information
Expansion of Worldview
Creative Expression

Protect Our Kids
Teach Online Safety
Monitor Behavior
Block Sites and Apps
No Social Media
No Devices
That escalated quickly...

Our Protection Sometimes Prevents Education
Teach Online Safety
Monitor Behavior
Block Sites and Apps
No Social Media
No Devices

Our Protection Sometimes Prevents Education
Teach Online Safety early and often.
Monitor Behavior and teach proper interaction.
Block Sites and Apps and explain the good and bad.
Allow Social Media w/ shared rules & open communication.
Allow Devices w/ healthy time limits.

The Appeal of Social Media

The Appeal of Social Media
Kids often have private
accounts but they then accept
everyone as ‘friends’ so they
can have the highest number
of followers and likes.
Likes and comments are
a measure of popularity
High Follower
Count is Cool!
“It’s a lot easier and more casual to
send someone a Snap or add them
to your friend list on Snapchat then it
is to send someone a text.”
“You don’t realize how much you
care about some anonymous
person's opinion.”
“Sometimes it’s like a popularity contest.
Like if you’re out at a party you would
snap a big group of people and send it to
someone and that’s supposed to say oh
I’m with a lot of people, I’m popular just
like if on Facebook you post photos of a
party you went to.”
Social Media
is Gamified

There are THOUSANDS of
social media apps and
new apps pop up daily.

Online Etiquette
● Be Nice
● Take the high road (but don’t boast about it)
● Assume positive intent
● Grammar has a place (text to a friend vs an online posting)
● Double-check before you hit send/submit/enter (take a breather to avoid drama)
● Screen Names Matter - make them respectable
● Private family matters should not be discussed online or via text.
● Keep a Secret (if you have anything that could hurt someone, don’t share it)
● Don’t Hide, post productively (and don’t unintentionally build your “internet muscles”)
● Remember the Golden Rule (don't say something online that you wouldn't in person)
○ Some call this the “WWGS” Rule - What would Grandma say?
MILLIONS of people can see what you
say, do or share online!
Be smart with these tips...

Social Media Tips For Families

Calculator% Audio Manager
“Talk to Strangers”
“Tinder for Teens”
Quick Quiz...
Hide Pictures From Your Parents!
Live.ly
“Broadcast Life to the
World as it Happens”
After School
“Talk to Strangers
Anonymously”

Types of Apps Teens Use
Video Messaging Apps “Make New Friends” Apps
Marco Polo FireChat
Anonymous Apps
Ephemeral Apps

Default Privacy: Everyone
Minimum Age: 13
It’s not private when you friend everyone who asks!
Things To Remember:
● Set “Private Account”
● Anyone can see your profile photo, username and bio
● Location Sharing/Photomap maps your location
● Instagram Direct - direct photos/messages to eachother
● Tagging - anyone can tag you in photos, even photos you aren’t in. Their
profiles may be public!
● LIVE mode alerts all your “friends”
● “Connect Contacts” stores all your phone contacts
● Story viewable for 24 hours but anyone can screenshot
● Beware of Instagram imposter accounts (someone pretends to be you)
● Beware of Finsta accounts (fake instagram private account for friends only)
Tips for Parents: https://help.instagram.com/154475974694511/
Instagram
Tiny text below says
“We’re telling your
followers that you’ve
started a live video”

SnapChat
Default Privacy: Friends Only
Minimum Age: 13
False Sense of Security
Things To Remember:
● Gamified - Scores, Streaks, Emoji Levels
○ Snapchat Streaks = Friendship Bloat
○ Kids get left out easily, sometimes
unintentionally
● Snaps do not disappear! They can be saved.
● Location Settings
○ Anyone can see where you are all the time
(go to Ghost Mode)
○ Geofilters for weather, places
○ Our Stores easily share location
● Snapcash -- creates a Square account
● “Travel Mode” saves data
● Don’t Share Contacts (connects w/ address book)
● Share Usage Data with map providers
● Turn off “Find me by Phone #” and “Show me in
Quick Add…”

YouTube
● YouTube Kids -- YT Kids is a version for under 13
○ Set limits for usage
○ Restrict Search Terms
○ Kids know how to get to YouTube through the
browser… you’re not fooling them with YT
Kids.
● Age restrictions on YouTube are not accurate
○ Some videos and ads aren’t screened in time.
○ Bad stuff gets through.
○ Inappropriate images show up in the
“Recommended” section
○ One YouTube search can lead you into a
completely different area
● Login for a bit more security
○ Set the account to not see restricted content
○ Let’s you see what was watched (keeps
history)
○ Don’t use your child’s name when logging in.
○ Don’t share an account with your child.
Kids Idolize YouTube Stars
Unwrapping & Surprise Eggs
Logan Paul “Logangsters” vs. Jake Paul “JakePaulers”
Basically… they’re terrible role models - kids emulate.
They tell kids to go use certain social media apps
Everything is a Commercial
That’s how people get paid! Everything is an ad.
Everything asks for a like, follow, or buy “merch”
The YouTube Rabbit Hole Is Real
Kids get sucked into watching (bingeing) on video after video.
YouTube knows what they like and puts it right in front of
them.

Musical.ly
Default Privacy: Public
Minimum Age: 13
The Youngest Social Network Ever Seen!
Musers (musical.ly users) record themselves lip syncing to songs and share the 15
second videos with friends (and up to 70 million strangers).
Things To Remember:
● Fake names don’t protect you from strangers
● Inappropriate songs and videos can be accessed by anyone
● Direct messages & private, one-on-one video is in every account
● Turn on “Hide Location Info”
● Turn on “Private Account”
● Turn on “Only Friends can Direct.ly Me”

Sarahah
Default Privacy: None
Minimum Age: 13
Anonymous Feedback = Easy Bullying
Things To Remember:
● Name and Photo is public
● Connects to your phone contacts, SnapChat and other apps
● Kids send a link out and ask everyone for anonymous feedback
● Breeds bullying - no repercussions, you can say anything
● You can turn off the settings
○ Appear in Search Results
○ Receive feedback from unregistered users
Let’s Try It:
https://bbstef.sarahah.com

What did we learn today?

Own Your Digital Footprint

Things To Remember
● Your photos, videos, words & profiles represent you. They are your social brand. Look at the
background of the photo or video before deciding to post. Don’t say anything you wouldn’t say
to your grandmother, teacher or another respected adult.
● Nothing is truly private. There are “no take-backs” online and through any mobile device.
Your photos could show up anywhere. Anything digital can be copied and shared by others.
● People online are not the same as real-life. They have bigger egos behind the screen. They
often pretend to be something they are not. Don’t ‘friend’ strangers. Don’t respond to
inappropriate requests. Report people who do inappropriate things.
● Always manage your profile, privacy and visibility including who can tag you.
● You may accidentally see inappropriate things online. It’s not your fault.
● Strong passwords are important. Don’t use the same one for every site/app/etc.

Online Etiquette
● Be Nice
● Take the high road (but don’t boast about it)
● Assume positive intent
● Grammar has a place (text to a friend vs an online posting)
● Double-check before you hit send/submit/enter (take a breather to avoid drama)
● Screen Names Matter - make them respectable
● Private family matters should not be discussed online or via text.
● Keep a Secret (if you have anything that could hurt someone, don’t share it)
● Don’t Hide, post productively (and don’t unintentionally build your “internet muscles”)
● Remember the Golden Rule (don't say something online that you wouldn't in person)
○ Some call this the “WWGS” Rule - What would Grandma say?

Parent Tips
● Know Your Kids Online World
● Help them learn about privacy settings (do it together)
● Spot checks are okay and necessary, make it a learning experience, not a “blame game”
● Teach your kids before someone else does (sexting, online dating, online gambling, phishing,
hacking, trolling, identity theft, etc.)
● Teach kids about copyright laws
● Investigate your child’s ‘digital footprint’
● Remember blocking/banning is only a temporary fix (they’ll find a way to get online without
you)

Let’s Educate Our Children on Internet Safety
Teach Online Safety early and often.
Monitor Behavior and teach proper interaction.
Block Sites and Apps and explain the good and bad.
Allow Social Media w/ shared rules & open communication.
Allow Devices w/ healthy time limits.

Access to this presentation and more at
http://liwomenintech.com/internet-safety

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