Internet Safety Tips
by Ed Schmidt
May 10, 2009
Never give out your address, phone number, or other personal information, including where you go to school.
Trust your instincts. If you feel nervous about anything online,
tell your teacher or parents about it.
The difference between right and wrong is the same on the Internet
as it is in real life.
Know that rules for good behavior don't change just because you're
on a computer.
Reminder: Making illegal copies of other people's work—music, games
& programs—is like stealing from a store.
You should never meet online friends in person. Online friends may
not be who they say they are.
Not everything you read or see online is true. Ask your parents or
teacher if you're not sure.
If an online friend is using inappropriate language, report it to
your parents or teacher.
Never post pictures of yourself or friends on the internet without
your parents permission.
Never download files off the internet on a school computer, it
probably has a virus in it.
If you come across a page or a photo that is inappropriate or makes
you feel uncomfortable, tell your parents.
Do not respond to messages or emails that are inappropriate, mean,
or make you feel uncomfortable.
Talk to your parents about setting up rules and boundaries around
using the internet and follow them closely.
Do not give your password to anyone except a responsible adult in
your family.
Do not buy anything off the Internet unless your parents help you
with the transaction.
Be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other
people or is against the law.
Check with your parents before downloading or installing software
on your home computer.
Doing foolish activities on your home computer can jeopardize your
family's privacy.
ALWAYS Get permission from your parents if you want to register for
something or enter a contest online.
When online, avoid people who ask too many personal questions.
If you find yourself in an Adults-Only place, or anywhere you think
you shouldn't be, leave!
Never use someone elses online account.
NEVER logon to Paypal or Ebay by clicking on a link contained in an
email.
NEVER respond to emails in which you are asked to help transfer
large sums of money.
NEVER logon to any banking institution from a link contained in an
email.
