CYBERBULLYING

• Don't be mean. Gossiping doesn't make you cool.
• Ignore. Block. Tell. Ignore mean or threatening messages, block the sender, and tell a trusted adult who can help you report them.
• Speak up if your friends are cyberbullying someone.

ONLINE PREDATORS

• Recognize the difference between cute and creepy. An older guy who wants to date someone much younger is just creepy. 
• Don't just sit there - REPORT anyone who asks to meet you in person to the police and CyberTipline.org.

SHARING TOO MUCH

• Avoid TMI. Don't post anything too personal or embarassing.
• Protect your space. Use privacy settings and don't accept just anyone as a friend.

TRUSTED ADULTS

• Talk to your parents or guardians about what you're doing online. They're not as bad as you think.

THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST CAN HELP YOU TAKE STEPS TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFER ONLINE.

• CHECK YOUR COMMENTS AND IMAGES.
  Have you posted anything inappropriate or illegal, like threats, nudity, alcohol, or drugs?
• TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT WHAT’S OK TO POST.
  Agree that you won’t post embarrassing or hurtful comments or images of each other. Be clear that you’ll delete – or if needed, report – any posts that are inappropriate, illegal, threatening, or could get you in trouble.
• REVIEW YOUR ACCOUNT SETTINGS.
  Always ask yourself – what is on my profile and who can see it?
• KNOW YOUR FRIENDS, CONTACTS, AND FOLLOWERS.
  These are the people who can see, share, and comment on what you post so you want to be sure you can trust them. Block and report anyone who makes harassing, threatening, or inappropriate comments.
• KEEP AN EYE ON 3RD PARTY AND CONNECTED APPS.
  Some of these will allow you to log into one app using account information from another. Be careful, as this may allow the company access to your profile information.
• DON’T FORGET MOBILE.
  When you use mobile devices like smartphones and tablets to post something or check in, you could also be sharing your location. Check your settings to make sure you’re only sharing what you want to.
• REPORT.
  You have the right to be safe online. If anyone cyberbullies you, make a report to the website or app. If anyone shares or asks you to share sexual messages or images, make a report to CyberTipline.org.

Parental involvement is critical when it comes to helping children game more safely. Take an active interest in the games that your child plays and wants to buy; that means doing a little research on the game’s rating, game-play style, content and age-appropriateness.

• Know about the settings and capabilities for the equipment and systems your child uses. For example, many children enjoy gaming on a console as well as a cellphone or tablet. Many platforms have "cross-play" features where people can find and communicate with users across multiple platforms and devices.
• Keep gaming consoles in an easy-to supervise location and be aware of other places where your child may be accessing games, like a friend’s house or community center.
• Tell your child never to give out personal information while gaming. This includes talking about personal information that might be revealed in a screen name or gaming profile. Remind them never to agree to meet offline with someone they know exclusively through gaming.
• Set rules about how long your child may play, what types of games are appropriate, and who else may participate. Use the parental controls when setting up the game system. Look for ways (like a PIN number) to prevent your child from changing the settings.
• Have your child check with you before using a credit/debit card online. That means no auto-saving card details on the game console or device.
• Check to see if the games your child plays have reporting features or moderators. Review these features with your child. Remember, you can also report inappropriate online interactions with children to CyberTipline.org.