Online safety

The cookie monster's tips for online safety

To the younger generation, the internet is just an easy way to share pictures or videos with friends or family members online.  But, there are disadvantages of sharing something you might even regret.  Whenever you're in need for help, always talk to someone about it, whether it's a family member, a friend, classmate or even a teacher.  I'm sure they would be willing to help the situation you're in. If you're online about to share a picture of some sort, always think to yourself, "would I put this on a billboard"?  If you don't think of this question, it could lead you down a very rocky path to embarrassment. There is one rule that I am sure many people have heard, to never give away your passwords.  Whenever you share your password with anyone, its automatically going to be a major mistake.  I have heard many stories regarding young people online, who talk to someone who says that they are the same age as you. In many cases this is a lie.  The person you talk to could seem to be around your age, but could be a lot older or younger.  Never trust anyone online and definitely don't befriend a stranger.  Always think about what your going to post and see if it's suitable or anything you might regret in the future.  Do not, under any circumstances, give your personal information away, like I said your can't trust anyone!  Many people have opinions, including you. Respect people's views online even if you don't agree with them.  Remember the saying, "treat people the way you would want to be treated".