🛡️ Quick Study Guide: Online Safety for Young Explorers
- 👨👩👧👦 Always Ask a Grown-Up: Before you go online, play a new game, or visit a website, always ask a parent or trusted adult for permission. They can help you find safe places to explore!
- 🚫 Keep Personal Information Secret: Never share your full name, address, phone number, school name, or pictures of yourself with anyone online unless a grown-up says it's okay. Think of it like a secret treasure map – only share it with people you trust in real life!
- 🗣️ Don't Talk to Strangers Online: Just like you wouldn't talk to a stranger on the street, don't chat with people you don't know in real life when you're online. They might not be who they say they are.
- 🚨 Tell a Trusted Adult: If anything online makes you feel confused, scared, or uncomfortable, tell a parent, teacher, or another trusted grown-up right away. They are there to help you!
- 🖱️ Think Before You Click: Be careful about clicking on links or opening emails from people you don't know. Some links can lead to bad places or download things you don't want.
- 💖 Be Kind Online: Remember to use kind words and be respectful to others when you are online, just like you would in person. Treat others how you want to be treated!
- 🔑 Strong Passwords (with help): If you have an account for games or websites, make sure your password is strong and secret. Your grown-up can help you create one that's hard for others to guess.
🧠 Practice Quiz: Test Your Online Safety Smarts!
Choose the best answer for each question.
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Which of these is NOT safe to share with someone you just met in an online game?
A. Your favorite animal
B. Your school's name
C. Your high score
D. What you had for breakfast
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Before visiting a new website or playing a new online game, what should you always do?
A. Just click on it quickly
B. Ask a grown-up for permission
C. Tell your pet dog
D. Close your eyes and hope it's safe
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If a stranger online asks for your address, what should you do?
A. Tell them your address
B. Make up a fake address
C. Tell a trusted grown-up right away
D. Ask them for their address first
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You see a pop-up ad that says "Click here to win a million toys!" What's the safest thing to do?
A. Click it quickly to get the toys
B. Ask a grown-up if it's real
C. Try to close it, and if it won't close, tell a grown-up
D. Both B and C are good ideas
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If someone online says mean things to you or makes you feel uncomfortable, what should you do?
A. Say mean things back to them
B. Ignore it and keep playing
C. Tell a trusted grown-up immediately
D. Try to figure out who they are
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Why is it important to use kind words when you play games or chat online?
A. Because everyone is watching you
B. To make sure you win the game
C. To make the internet a friendly place for everyone
D. So you don't get in trouble
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Who should help you create and remember strong passwords for your online accounts?
A. Your best friend
B. A trusted grown-up
C. The game itself
D. A random person online
Click to see Answers
1. B. Your school's name (This is personal information you should keep private.)
2. B. Ask a grown-up for permission (Grown-ups can help keep you safe online.)
3. C. Tell a trusted grown-up right away (Never share personal info with strangers, and always tell an adult.)
4. D. Both B and C are good ideas (It's always smart to ask an adult about suspicious links and get their help if you can't close something.)
5. C. Tell a trusted grown-up immediately (Adults can help when things online make you feel bad.)
6. C. To make the internet a friendly place for everyone (Being kind online makes it better for all users.)
7. B. A trusted grown-up (They can help you make strong, safe passwords and remember them.)