These are just a few ways to keep yourself safe while surfing and participating in the big wide world of the web . . .
- never give your address or phone number (or that of your parents) to someone online without your parents' permission
- tell your parents if you come across information that makes you uncomfortable
- never arrange to meet someone in person without your parents' permission, and then, only meet in a public place with your parents along
- never send anyone your picture without first checking with your parents
- never respond to any messages that are mean or make you feel uncomfortable
- establish rules and times for when you're online, talking it all over with your parents, and don't go beyond what you've decided is best
- never give out your passwords to anyone (except maybe your parents)
- pay attention to the site's rules and guidelines and use good manners in your posts
I unashamedly stole most of these rules from SafeKids.com. Please follow the link for more if you like.