Meeting someone in person from online
What is one thing you should consider before meeting someone from online?
Have they shown behavior in trying to get personal info?
How much do I know about this person?
Are they who they say they are?
Do you feel safe meeting them in real life?
What are some things that are important to keep in mind as you talk to other people online?
- Be respectful of other people's views and opinions.
- Think about other people's intentions, whether it is good or bad, or if it becomes a bad relationship.
- Is it appropriate to say this to someone in person? If not, you should probably not "hide behind your keyboard"
What precautions should you take to stay safe online?
- Check your privacy settings.
- Think about who will see what you share.
- Protect your personal details.
- Use secure passwords.
What should you do when you meet up with this person?
- Meet in a public public place
- Meet during the DAY
- Make sure a trusted family member or friend knows where you are
- Make sure you have access to a phone, in case there is a dangerous situation with this person.
- Ask someone else to come with you.
- If you feel unsafe, leave the situation before it gets to be worse.
How do you know if you should take a break from social media?
- You're having fewer face-to-face conversations with your friends and family.
- You're feeling disconnected from those closest to you.
- It's preventing you from getting other things done offline
- You're finding it hard to think about and enjoy other things.
- You're finding it overwhelming.
What are some signs that your online relationship is unhealthy?
- When the person hurts you in anyway.
- If they know any information about you that you never shared with them (aka stalking)
- When the person insults you or makes you feel bad about yourself
- When he or she tries to control you or keep you away from your friends and family
- Made you share your passwords and/or other confidential information?
- Shared private photos of you without your permission?
Give at least 2 examples of personal information that you should not share.
- Phone number
- Address
- Age/ Date of Birth
- Full Name
- Passwords
How much time on social media is recommended per day?
1-2 hours a day
How can you support a friend who might be experiencing difficulties or unhealthy interactions in an online relationship?
- Be supportive/comforting
- Listening to them
- Telling a trusted adult