8.Protect Your Personal Information

Avoid sharing:

• Your home address.

• Financial information.

• Passwords.

• Security questions.

• Personal documents.

It is possible to be friendly online while still protecting your privacy.

9.Avoid Negative Online Spaces

Not every online community is healthy.

Consider leaving groups where people:

• Constantly argue.

• Spread misinformation.

• Attack others.

• Make you feel uncomfortable.

• Pressure you to believe or do something.

You deserve to have positive and respectful online experiences.

10.How to Handle Online Disagreements

People do not always agree online.

If you encounter a disagreement:

• Stay calm.

• Avoid responding when angry.

• Remember there is another person behind the screen.

• Do not feel pressured to convince everyone.

• Block or mute accounts that are harmful.

You do not have to participate in every argument you see.

11.Recognizing Healthy Online Relationships

A positive online connection should make you feel:

✔ Respected.

✔ Comfortable.

✔ Supported.

✔ Safe.

Be cautious if someone:

🚩 Pressures you to share personal information.

🚩 Asks you for money.

🚩 Makes you feel guilty or afraid.

🚩 Tries to isolate you from family or friends.

🚩 Refuses to respect your boundaries.

12.Asking for Help Is a Strength

Technology can sometimes feel overwhelming, and that is normal.

If you are unsure about something online, ask:

• A family member.

• A friend.

• A librarian.

• A community technology helper.

Questions are always welcome. Learning how to use technology safely is a skill that improves with practice.

Practice Activity

Think about an activity you enjoy.

Ask yourself:

How could the internet help me explore this interest?

Examples:

• Love cooking? → Find new recipes and cooking communities.

• Love books? → Join an online book club.

• Love history? → Watch educational videos or explore museum websites.

• Love family connections? → Learn how to use video calls.

The internet can help you discover new experiences and connect with others.

Remember

The internet is a tool. Like any tool, it can be used in positive or negative ways.

You can use the internet to:

✔ Learn.

✔ Create.

✔ Connect.

✔ Explore.

✔ Share experiences.

Staying safe online does not mean avoiding the internet, it means using it with confidence, awareness, and curiosity.

There are many opportunities for joy, friendship, and learning waiting online.

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