ONLINE SAFETY AND SMARTS

Basic Rules of Online Safety for Teens

1} Remember, when you are online in any kind of public forum, anyone can read what you post.

2} You never know for certain if people you meet online are who they say they are. Never get together with someone you meet online without talking to your parents.

3} Keep your identity private. Avoid giving out any information that could

help someone determine your actual identity, or the identities of family

members and friends.

4} Never respond to email, chat or messages that make you feel

uncomfortable.

5} Talk with your parents about expectations and rules for going online.

Communicating with parents does not mean that you have to give up your privacy.

Guidelines for Parents

1} Talk with your teens about what they can and cannot do online.

2} Be open with your teens and encourage them to come to you if they encounter a problem online.

3} Learn everything you can about the Internet.

Online Internet Safety resources for parents and teens:

safekids.com
safeteens.com
wiredsafety.org
stopcyberbullying.org
netbullies.com
criminaljustice.state.ny.us
cypertipline.com
Parents and students need to be very careful what is being put on myspace.com.

Students are displaying drug and alcohol use not to mention much more inappropriate information that is out there for anyone and everyone to see. Please think twice before you post your info..

Parents take time to check postings of your children you maybe shocked to see what they are putting out there!!!!