Talking to Strangers
What’s the safest thing to do if someone you don’t know messages you online?
➡️ Answer: Don’t reply and tell a trusted adult or teacher.
What’s one example of personal information you should never share online?
➡️ Answer: Your full name, address, phone number, or school name.
What is one sign that you might be spending too much time on social media?
You get anxious when you can’t check your phone.
Why do people sometimes look happier online than in real life?
They only post the best parts of their lives.
What is cyberbullying?
➡️ Answer: When someone uses technology to hurt, threaten, or embarrass others.
Why shouldn’t you share personal information with someone you just met online?
➡️ Answer: Because they might not be who they say they are.
Why is posting vacation photos while you’re away a safety risk?
➡️ Answer: It tells people your home is empty.
How can too much screen time affect your sleep?
The blue light keeps your brain awake.
What’s a photo filter or edit an example of?
Changing reality or creating a false image.
If you see someone being bullied online, what should you do?
➡️ Answer: Don’t join in; report it and support the person.
If an online friend asks to meet in person, what’s the right response?
➡️ Answer: Say no and tell a trusted adult right away.
What could happen if you post your location publicly on social media?
➡️ Answer: Strangers could find where you are in real life.
What’s one healthy way to take a break from social media?
Go outside, read, or spend time with friends offline.
Why is it important to remember that not everything online is true?
Because people can exaggerate, fake, or hide parts of their lives.
What’s the best first step if you are being cyberbullied?
➡️ Answer: Tell a trusted adult and save the evidence.
What are two signs that an online stranger may have bad intentions?
➡️ Answer: They ask you to keep secrets or want personal photos.
How can sharing too much online affect your future?
➡️ Answer: It can hurt your reputation or chances with jobs or colleges.
Why can scrolling through social media for hours make you feel worse, not better?
It can cause comparison, jealousy, or sadness
How can comparing yourself to others online affect your self-esteem?
It can make you feel less confident or unhappy.
Why shouldn’t you respond to a bully’s message or post?
➡️ Answer: It gives them attention and can make things worse.
Why is it risky to trust people just because they have mutual friends or nice profile pictures?
➡️ Answer: Because profiles can be fake and easy to copy or create.
What’s a good rule to remember before posting anything online?
➡️ Answer: If you wouldn’t say or show it in person, don’t post it online.
What’s a good daily screen-time goal for balance and health?
Around 1–2 hours of recreational screen time
What’s one way to keep a healthy balance between online and real life?
Spend time with real friends and do activities away from screens.
What’s one way schools and students can help stop cyberbullying?
➡️ Answer: Promote kindness online and report harmful behavior.