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Episode Description:
The Internet and social media can be great places to spend your time, but they also present certain dangers, especially for young people. It’s up to you to be aware of your own personal safety online, but there are a few commonsense recommendations that can help. Listen for these tips!

Staying Safe: Digital Citizenship, Part 6

Welcome to 60-Second Civics from the Center for Civic Education. I’m Mark Gage.

 

The internet and social media can be great places to spend your time, but they also present certain dangers, especially for young people.

 

It’s up to you to be aware of your own personal safety online, but there are a few commonsense recommendations that can help.

 

First, limit what you share about yourself online or on social media. 

 

In fact, there are certain things that kids and teenagers should always keep private when interacting in public forums, such as on social media platforms.

 

This includes your real name, photos of yourself, your phone number, and where you live or go to school. 

 

It might be hard not to share these things, but it’s useful to keep in mind that criminals will sometimes target young people specifically, often pretending to be a young person themselves. 

 

Second, if someone sends you an inappropriate or creepy message, tries to get you to disclose personal information, or asks you to keep your relationship with them a secret, tell your parents, a teacher, or another adult you trust.

 

They can help you stay safe, and contact law enforcement if necessary.

 

This episode was made possible by the support of T-Mobile.

 

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