Chapter 1: Online Safety Pledge

5 Tips and Guidelines that you will personally pledge to follow using the Internet.

Tip and Guideline 1: Cyberbullying Unplugged

Cyberbulling- the use of technology to tease, humiliate, threaten and/or harass someone

Spot It: If you are getting cyberbullied you should avoid using the Internet, seem stressed when getting an email, instant message or text, withdraw from family and friends and resist attending school and social events.

Deal With It: If your friends are getting cyberbullied you should teach them to not respond, save the evidence and report it to the website or app.

Stand Up To It: If you see someone getting cyberbullied you should tell them to not forward embarrassing photos messages, not comment on insulting or harassing posts and tell a teacher at school if it involves a classmate.

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Tip and Guideline 2: Social Meda Safety For Teens

Check your comments and images- Have you posted anything inappropriate or illegal, like threats, nudity, alcohol or drugs?

Talk to your friends about what is okay to post- Agree that you won't embarrassing or hurtful comments or images of each other.

Review your account settings- Go through each option slowly, Always ask yourself- What is on my profile and who can see it?

Know your friends, contacts, and followers- These are the people who can see, share, and comment on what you post so you want to be sure you can trust them.

Don't forget mobile- When you use mobile devices like smartphones and tablets to post something or check in, you could also be sharing your location. Check your settings to make sure you're only sharing what you want to.

Report- You have the right to be safe online. If anyone cyberbullies you, make a report to the website or the app. Report anyone who shares or asks you to share sexual messages or images.

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Tip and Guideline 3: Tips for Tweens Online

Cyberbullying- Don't be mean- Gossiping doesn't make you cool. Speak up if your friends are cyberbullying someone.

Online Predators- Recognize the difference between cute and creepy- An older guy who wants to date someone much younger is just creepy.

Sharing Too Much- Avoid TMI- Don't post anything too personal or embarrassing. Protect your space- Use privacy settings and don't accept just anyone as a friend.

Trusted Adults- Talk to your parents or guardians about what you're doing online. They're not as bad as you think

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Tip and Guideline 4: Gaming Safely

Know which safety features are available on the gaming equipment that your child uses such as a headset that may have voice-masking features.

Keep gaming consoles in an easy-to-supervise location and be aware of other places where your child may be accessing games.

Tell your child never to give out personal information while gaming or agree to meet anyone outside of the game

Set rules about how long your child may play, what types of games are appropriate, and who else may participate

Have your child check with you before using a credit or debit card online

Check to see if the games your child plays have reporting features or moderators.