Are you safe on the internet?
Chloe Miller
Internet Saftey
With internet websites thriving in today's technology, kids need to learn internet safety and when they could be in danger or risk of getting cat-fished. 88% if teens have seen someone be mean or cruel to another person on a social media site. There was an increase in child predators bringing the number up to 747,408. Set up guidelines for your teens to make sure they are safe from predators.
How likely are girls to get targeted than guys?
Actually, its more based on the age. Child predators usually go for younger kids, rather then if they are a girl or boy.
Taking Pictures!
If you're going to take a selfie, make sure you know who your media friends are. Don't add things such as, phone numbers, location, etc.
Meeting Your "Internet Friend"
NEVER DO THIS. If someone asks you to meet up, make sure who you know who your talking to. Have you seen there face? In oovoo or something. Made sure it was the real person? If someone asks you to meet up and you dont know who you're really talking to, report it. Tell a parent or an officer.
How to make sure you're safe
IF you have someone on the internet that you've been talking to for awhile, and you wanna know if they are real, ask to Skype or oovoo. It will give you a chance to see their face and see if they are real. Be careful to not give out really personal information to someone you barely know. Don't post any inappropriate pictures of you or anyone else. If you follow these 3 rules, you should be safe.