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Teen Safety on the Internet
Answer the following questions related to an article by Larry Magid that is posted on the safeteens website:
Understanding Risks
1. Why are teenagers more likely to get into trouble using the Internet than are young kids?
2. Why is it important to understand the dangers associated with using the Internet?
Accessing the Internet
3. Besides computers, what are other tools for accessing the Internet?
4. What tools do you use to access the Internet?
What are the Risks?
5. What kinds of material might you encounter on the Internet that could make you feel uncomfortable or offended?
6. Is being bullied or harassed by peers less offensive than being bullied or harassed by adults posing as teenagers? Why?
7. What is the most serious risk you can face as a result of Internet communication?
8. Why should you avoid getting involved in offers or transactions that are “too good to be true” on the Internet?
9. If someone sends you offensive messages or images, who should you report this to?
10. What are your responsibilities for correct behavior online?
Open the following Web site and view the Cyberbulling series:
You Can’t Take it Back:
Broken Friendship:
Risk Areas
11. What information should you generally not give out through the Web?
Return to and watch Tracking Teresa
12. What is probably the most dangerous area of the Internet? Why?
13. What trick is suggested to help avoid harassment on the Internet?
14. What are the dangers of having a public profile on an instant messaging service?
15. Why is it best not to respond to spam email or email from people you don’t know?
16. If you receive offensive email, who should you report it to?
17. What is one of the dangers of sharing files through P2P systems?
18. What is the biggest risk of participating in a newsgroup?
Basics Rules of Online Safety
19. What is the most important thing to remember when you are online in any kind of public forum?
20. What information about yourself should you keep private online?
21. Why could it be dangerous to get together with someone you meet online?
Return to and watch Amy’s Choice
22. What are safety precautions to take if you do get together with someone you meet online?
23. What are the risks or responding to harassing or inappropriate online messages?
24. What are the benefits of communicating with your parents about your online activities?
25. What are the advantages of filtering/blocking software programs?
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