Online Safety for Kids and Teens

Avoid cyber bullying

Don’t reply. Bullies want to know they have you scared, worried and upset.
Don’t try to solve the problem on your own. Tell an adult. If you receive physical threats, inform the police and your Internet Service Provider.
Don’t delete the messages. You don’t need to read them, but they are evidence of the bullying.
Protect yourself. Never agree to meet with someone you met online unless you take your parents or another trusted adult and the meeting is in a public place.

Be anonymous. Avoid posting information on your social networking profile or blog such as your last name, address, phone number, hometown or where you hang out.
Post with caution. Anyone can download content from the Internet and pass it around at any point in the future. Be careful when posting photos online, and never post sexually suggestive images.
Be honest about your age. Many websites establish membership rules to protect people. Don’t lie about your age if you’re too young to sign up.
Protect yourself. Never agree to meet with someone you encounter online unless you take your parents or another trusted adult and the meeting is in a public place.
Think before you link. Linking to your social networking profile could allow strangers to follow you online and access your personal information.