The document discusses internet safety and provides 10 rules for kids to follow online: 1. Do not give out personal information without permission. 2. Tell parents if you see anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. 3. Do not meet up with anyone you met online without checking with parents first. It emphasizes the importance of open communication with parents about internet use.

1. Internet Safety
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF
SAFE?

2.  In any society, there are individuals who
steal, deface, or disrupt other people. The same is
true for the digital community. It is not enough to
trust other members in the community for our own
safety. In our own homes, we put locks on our doors
and fire alarms in our houses to provide some level
of protection. The same must be true for the digital
security. We need to have virus protection, backups
of data, and surge control of our equipment. As
responsible citizens, we must protect our
information from outside forces that might cause
disruption or harm. C. 2007-2010 Mike Ribble. www.digitalcitezenship.net

3. Becky’s Story
Click to see what happened
to Becky

4. So, what’s the point?
 Take a few minutes to talk to the person beside you
about what happened to Becky.
 What did she learn?
 What was the point of showing the extra locks on the
front door of the house?
 Why did they show her putting that big poster on her
front lawn?

5. What are the risks?
Some risks are:
 Exposure to Inappropriate Material
 Physical Molestation
 Harassment and Bullying
 Viruses and Hackers
 Legal and Financial
Take a moment to discuss possible situations involving
these points

6. Should you give your information to just anyone?
 1. I will not give out personal information such as my
address, telephone number, parents’ work
address/telephone number, or the name and location of
my school without my parents’ permission.
 Why? When would it be ok to give out this information?
 Should you “friend” someone you don’t know? What if
they’re on a friend’s friend list?
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

7. Tell Someone
 2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across
any information that makes me feel uncomfortable
 What if you don’t feel comfortable telling your
parents?
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

8. You don’t know this person!
 3. I will never agree to get together with someone I
“meet” online without first checking with my
parents.
 What do you think your parents will say if you ask to
meet up with someone you met online?
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

9. Would you put up a poster of yourself?
 4. I will never send a person my picture or anything
else without first checking with my parents.
 How did “Simon” know where Becky went to school?
(he used her pictures to piece together the
information)

10. What if someone said it to your face?
 5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean
or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not
my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell
my parents or a teacher right away.
 You must also be careful not to put anything online
that you wouldn’t say out loud. Once it’s out
there, you can never get it back.

11. Open communication at home
 6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up
rules for going online and using a mobile phone. 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.
 Why is this a good idea? Is it realistic?
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

12. It’s private!
 7. I will not give out my passwords to anyone
(even my best friends) other than my parents
 Don’t just use one password.
 Create passwords that are easy to remember but hard for others to guess. When possible,
use a phrase such as “I started 7th grade at Lincoln Middle School in 2004” and use the
initial of each word like this: “Is7gaLMSi2004.”
 Make the password at least 8 characters long, and include numbers, capital letters and
 Don't use dictionary words or names
 Don't post it in plain site
 Consider a “password” for your phone too
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

13. What’s “bugging” you?
 8. I will check with my parents before downloading or
installing software or doing anything that could possibly
hurt our computer or mobile device or jeopardize my
family’s privacy
 Why? Viruses, possibly inappropriate content, sites
often ask for your information, sometimes sites look real
and trick you into giving them your personal
information, this is called “phishing”
 If an offer online seems “too good to be true”, it probably
is!
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

14. The Grandma Rule
 9. I will be a good online citizen and not do
anything that hurts other people or is against the law
 How do you act when your grandma is watching
you?
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

15. Old people need help
 10. I will help my parents understand how to have
fun and learn things online and teach them things
about the Internet, computers and other technology
 If they don’t ask you to teach them stuff, invite them
to learn! Ask them if you can show them a few
things, they’ll be impressed that you’re taking the
initiative!
 Safety rules from: http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/