Internet and Social Media Safety
By: Johnna Jordan
RUNDOWN: Social Media Safety
When using the internet one should always be safe, but especially be safe when you have a social media account. Social media are accounts/ apps such as snapchat, instagram, facebook, twitter, etc. These apps are a great way to connect with your friends and family, but it can be very dangerous if it is not used in the right way.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
- Always read before you act
- Ever have a question, ask your parents or trustworthy adult
- DO NOT message strangers
- Do not share information that is secret/ private
- Have a private account
- Have a good password
- Do not accept every friend request. Only accept the ones that you know
- Always be smart
BEWARE OF BULLIES
Many people on social media like to make fun of people which is called cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is bullying online and is not face-to-face but is still just as wrong. When you see someone being bullied, take a stand, don't be a bystander.
https://youthincmag.com/cyberbullying-a-growing-threat-to-teenagers
Check out this video about cyberbullying preventions and how to take action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxySrSbSY7o
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