WWYD
You have an after school commitment and don't want to go. Parents are working and watches aren't allowed to be used at school. What would you do?
You are strong, capable kids who can do hard things! Honor your commitments, you are where you're supposed to be right now. Communicate with the office or your activity leader about how you're feeling.
Someone on a game says they are my age so I feel comfortable telling them details about me. Sus or Trust?
Sus!!
Not everyone online is who they say they are. Just because someone says they're also 11 on a game or app does not mean it's true.
What are some ways you can check on your friends?
Talk to them, ask questions, invite them to hang out, sit together, help them with something, notice their facial expressions, make them something, do an activity, walk together, there are so many ways to check on your friends.
How old do you have to be to join Instagram?
13 years old. This is a good thing. Social media can negatively affect boys and girls. Developing a strong sense of self as well as responsibility online is critical before joining social media.
The internet is not always a safe place for kids, so my family has certain boundaries when I’m home and online.
Today I’m at my friend's house and they want to check out a website I've heard is really bad. What would you do?
When something does not feel right, you ALWAYS have the right to speak up.
Chances are your friend has boundaries they need to follow online too.
Messenger Kids by Facebook allows me to add my friends to text. I know it's them because it asks their parent's Facebook if we can connect. Sus or Trust?
Trust!!
Messenger Kids is a great way for young people to connect, and a great way for parents to know that their kids are communicating with people they know.
My friend and I are working on a Google slide together. Later that night, I'm on FaceTime with someone who wants to join our slide. I can't share the doc so I log into my friend's account to share it because I know their password is alden123. Do I have their consent? Everyone has the same password.
No.
Logging into someone else's account is a violation. Accessing a password protected account without permission or hacking is illegal.
We can use devices for good to chat with friends, organize in-person plans, exercise, travel, cook, etc. What are some ways being online can negatively affect boys and girls?
Low self-esteem ("You're trash" / comparison), poor sleep, isolation, depression, anxiety, lying, cheating, hyper masculinity, unreasonable body standards, cyberbullying, etc.
Someone asks you to do, say, or send something that makes you uncomfortable. What would you do?
Tell them no. No is a complete sentence. Remind them that sending certain images or videos are illegal. In the state of Massachusetts, there are laws in place to protect young people against bullying and cyberbullying.
If I'm confused about something I see online, I will always ask my parent or another adult. Sus or Trust?
Trust.
You don't have to know everything about the internet. Parents and trusted adults will always be here to help you navigate life online, as well as life on Earth!
My friend and I went to the beach to take pictures. I want to post a pic of her making a silly face. We were obviously together when we took these photos. Do I have her consent?
No.
"Can I post this?" Asking permission to post my friend takes 2 seconds. Getting consent will make sure we are both on the same page about what I can and cannot post of my friend.
Name 3 games or apps that strangers can communicate with you if your account is not private or does not have chat setting disabled.
Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, Nintendo Online, Twitch, Discord, WhatsApp, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.
Someone in your friend group spends a lot of time online. They use swears all the time and talk about things you know are inappropriate. Today at lunch they said something in front of a group that made everyone uncomfortable and we all went quiet. What would you do?
Use interrupters and ask "Why did you say that?" or "Was that supposed to be funny?" or "Can you explain what you meant by that?"
Trust your instincts. If something doesn't feel right, it's probably not right. Tell them that their words make you uncomfortable.
I'm typing this funny message to my friend about someone in our class. I know they will think it's funny. Sus or Trust?
Sus!
Screenshotting is really easy! Your friend may feel differently about the message. You don't always know who else is reading your messages, like someone on the bus, someone your friend is with, or your friend's parent.
Only one person in my friend group has TikTok. We were making videos that were so funny. They asked my permission to post it and I said yes. Then, I heard from kids at school that there were mean comments about me on the video. Am I wrong for now asking them to delete the video? Why?
No, you are not wrong.
It is okay to change your mind. You have the right to say what you are and are not comfortable with, especially when it comes to posting online.
What does IP stand for?
Internet protocol
The internet protocol is a set of rules for communication over the internet. This includes rules for sending messages, streaming video, or connecting to a website.