Avoid in person meetings - Don't get together with someone you "meet" in a profile or blog unless you are certain of their actual identity. Talk it over with an adult first. Although it's still not risk-free, arrange any meetings in a public place and bring along some friends, your parents or a trusted adult.
Think before you post - What's uploaded to the Net can be downloaded by anyone and passed around or posted online pretty much forever. Avoid posting photos that allow people to identify you, especially sexually suggestive images.
Check comments regularly - Don't respond to mean or embarrassing comments. Save them to show to an adult for your safety.
Be honest about your age - Membership rules are there to protect people. If you are too young to sign up, don't lie about your age.
For additional information on this topic: Visit www.ConnectSafely.org
Visit your local library.
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I like the way that you set this up to be quick info about the topic. As if you are writing it for your students not other teachers.
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