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Internet is a great place where you can talk to people f=
rom
everywhere and make new friends, learn things about any subject you want and
have a lot of fun.
But wherever you surf on Internet, there are a lot of pe=
ople
who can freely come on-line and off-line. There are all kinds of people, ju=
st
like everywhere: some with good intentions, and others that may want to tri=
ck
you. This is why we are giving you some easy steps to take to help keep you
safe:
1. Never
give your personal information (name, address, or telephone number) to anyo=
ne
without permission from your parents. It would be like giving away your hou=
se
keys.
2. Your
password is your own identity. That is why you must keep it secret and never
give it to anyone (not even to your best friends). Someone could use it and=
act
as if they were you.
3. It
is really fun making new friends on the Internet, but explain to your paren=
ts
who you have met and introduce them to your new friends.
4. If
you want to personally meet someone you have already met in cyberspace, get
permission from your parents or guardian and take them with you to the first
meeting. You will be safer if you meet in a public place.
5. There
are lots of good things on the web, but also some bad ones. If you find som=
ething
on the web that upsets you, get off the page and don’t let it harm yo=
u.
Explain it to your parents or teachers.
6. Chat
rooms can be lots of fun, but don’t stay in one if someone makes you =
feel
uncomfortable or worried. Remember that in a chat room, your safety basical=
ly
depends on you.
7. E-mail
is a great invention. But for your safety, don’t open or read message=
s or
files that are sent from strangers, unless you have permission from your
parents or teachers.
8. If
you want to buy or do something by Internet that costs money to your family,
always get permission and help from your parents.
9. You
and your parents are a team. You can teach them how to use Internet, show t=
hem
the web pages you visit and what you do when you are surfing. They can help=
you
follow the guidelines so that you can have fun and stay safe while you surf.
Teamwork is the key to winning. Remember that you can trust your parents and
teachers.
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