Examples of Good and Bad Netiquette for Kids

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔍 Netiquette stands for 'network etiquette' and means being respectful and polite online. 💡 Always think before you post! What you share online can be seen by many people and can't always be taken back. 📝 Use kind and respectful language. Avoid name-calling, insults, and offensive jokes. 💻 Protect your personal information. Don't share your address, phone number, or passwords online. 🤝 Respect others' privacy. Don't share their photos or information without their permission. 🌐 Be aware of cyberbullying. If you see someone being bullied online, report it and support the victim. 📧 When emailing or messaging, use proper grammar and spelling. Avoid using all caps, which is like shouting.

Practice Quiz

1. What does 'netiquette' mean?
   1. A type of internet cable.
   2. Network etiquette or online manners.
   3. A game you play online.
   4. A type of social media.
2. Which of the following is an example of good netiquette?
   1. Posting mean comments on someone's photo.
   2. Sharing someone's personal information without their permission.
   3. Using kind and respectful language in online discussions.
   4. Using all caps in emails to emphasize your point.
3. Why is it important to protect your personal information online?
   1. Because it's fun to keep secrets.
   2. To prevent identity theft and protect your privacy.
   3. So you can get more followers on social media.
   4. Because everyone else is doing it.
4. What should you do if you see someone being cyberbullied?
   1. Join in and make fun of them too.
   2. Ignore it and hope it goes away.
   3. Report it and support the victim.
   4. Share the bullying with your friends.
5. Which of the following is NOT a good practice when sending emails?
   1. Using proper grammar and spelling.
   2. Using a clear and concise subject line.
   3. Replying promptly to messages.
   4. Using ALL CAPS to make your message stand out.
6. Someone sends you a mean message. What should you do?
   1. Send an even meaner message back.
   2. Ignore the message and block the sender.
   3. Share the message with all your friends.
   4. Post the message publicly to shame the sender.
7. Why is it important to think before you post online?
   1. Because everything you post is private.
   2. Because what you share online can be seen by many people and can't always be taken back.
   3. Because you might run out of storage space.
   4. Because it's required by law.