Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

  1. Never post your personal information, such as a cell phone number, address, or the name of your school.
  2. Be aware that information you give out through instant messages, e-mails, social networking sites and blogs could put you at risk of victimization.
  3. Never meet in person with anyone you first “met” online. Some people may not be who they say they are.
  4. Remember that posting information about your friends could put them at risk.
  5. Never respond to harassing or rude e-mails. Delete any unwanted messages or friends who continuously leave inappropriate comments.
  6. Never give out your password to anyone other than your parent or guardian.
  7. Only add people as friends to your site if you know them in real life.
  8. Think before posting your photos. Personal photos should not have revealing information, such as school names or location.
  9. Check the privacy settings of the social networking sites that you use.
  10. An interactive educational safety resource is available for children ages 5 to 17 at www.netsmartz.org.

Resources For Information On Internet Safety