2. The obvious reasonavoid danger or unhappiness now. But ALSO
Protect your future. Ever want to get a job? Or go to college? Or
apply for a scholarship? Everyone will look at your digital
footprint, that is, what you have done online. If you leave a mess,
it will be available to view from now on. Why is it important?
3. Dont share your passwords with anyone Make them secure:
Should have at least 8 characters Should include capital and lower
case letters Should include at least one number and one special
character DONT use the same password for everything Change your
passwords from time to time Passwords
4. Websites like Facebook, Instagram,Tumblr and My Space Typing
words and posting them to these kinds of sites is like talking in
public Posting photographs on these sites is like appearing in
public. Make sure your personal settings on these sites are safe
settings for someone your age Once something is out there you cant
get it back. Social media
5. This is out there.FOREVER.
6. That cool person youre chatting with who says he or she is
fifteen and hot might actually look like this: Never give out your
address or agree to meet someone you dont know in real life. Do not
tell someone your do not know where you go to school or where you
go after school. There are some creepy people out theredont be
tricked by them! You cant be sure of a persons real identity
online.
7. If you encounter someone online who is cruel or insulting to
you BLOCK that person DO NOT chat or text with that person!!! If
someone is being rude or mean block them.
8. Save the evidence. The only good news about digital bullying
is that the harassing messages can usually be captured, saved, and
shown to someone who can help.You need to do this even if its minor
stuff, in case things escalate. If you do get bullied
9. Talk to an adult who cares: Mom or Dad Teacher Uncle or Aunt
Counselor or Principal Minister or religious leader Coach or mentor
OR ask your best friend to recommend a trustworthy adult If things
get really badtalk to someone
10. If you share a picture of yourself doing something stupid
that picture could be seen by your parents, teachers or others. If
you engage in name-calling or being mean to others, it can come
back and hurt you later. If you share personal information or
embarrassing stories, be aware that those things will get around,
eventually, to someone you wish did not know. If you text, chat or
post something, it can be shared with others that you did not
intend to share it with. Be careful about what you share
11. The person who posted this picture can never get it off the
internet.
12. Sexting What is it? Sexting usually refers to teens sharing
nude photos via cellphone, but its happening on other devices and
the Web too.The practice can have serious legal and psychological
consequences, so teens and adults consider these tips! Its illegal:
Dont take or send nude or sexually suggestive photos of yourself or
anyone else. If you do, even if theyre of you or you pass along
someone elses you could be charged with producing or distributing
child pornography. If you keep them on your phone or computer you
could be charged with possession. If they go to someone in another
state (and that happens really easily), its a federal felony.
Another thing to avoid (BIGTIME):
13. Non-legal consequences:Then theres the emotional (and
reputation) damage that can come from having intimate photos of
yourself go to a friend who can become an ex-friend and send it to
everyone you know. Not only can they be sent around; they can be
distributed and archived online for people to search for pretty
much forever. Not just on phones. Sexting can be done on any
media-sharing device or technology including email and the Web.
Teens have been convicted for child porn distribution for emailing
sexually explicit photos to each other. Other unhappy
consequences:
14. If you know about a friend who is doing dangerous things on
the internet, its better to tell a trusted adult. If someone on the
internet seems like they are acting creepy or inappropriate, tell a
trusted adult. Dont endanger yourself by engaging in mean behavior
online. If you do mean things, you open yourself up to the same
thing happening to you. Dont encourage others to be mean or do
dangerous things online. Report it if you witness someone being
mistreated online. Bullying is never cool. If someone is doing
something wrong online, tell a trusted adult
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