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Susan Sutton National Cyberbully Consultant and Speaker

Prevention Tips

Identify the sender

             find out who it is through questions

 

Don’t respond or retaliate

             when you get an inappropriate IM

 

Openly communicate

             involve everyone in education process

 

Never share personal information

             you don’t know how it’ll be used

 

Think about what you say

             would you be willing to say it publicly?

 

Print evidence

             it may help when problems occur

 

Let the provider know

             if someone is using IM inappropriately

 

Always change passwords regularly

             start the habit early to protect yourself

 

Yearn to learn more

             knowing what is out there is safety

In the 21st century almost every student has a cell phone.  Let’s teach them how to use it.

When talking to your kids about proper

online behavior, think I DON’T PLAY.