DID YOU KNOW?

95% of teens (ages 12-17) are online.

The Internet has drastically changed the way that children interact with the world. They have access to in-depth knowledge, tools to express their creativity, and people from all over the world. Yet along with offering a fascinating, new way to connect with the world, the Internet also offers new risks  like Cyberbullying , Exposure to inappropriate material , Online predators and Revealing too much personal information. Learning to recognize the warning signs of these risks will allow trusted adults to intervene and lessen potential negative impacts. By acting as a resource, parents and guardians can help make the Internet a safer place for their families.

 

Basic Internet Safety. Web. 15 Oct. 2015.

<http://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety>.