There are some very important things that you need to keep in mind when you're on your computer at home or at school.
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I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online, and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.
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First, remember never to give out personal information such as your name, home address, school name, or telephone number in a chat room or on bulletin boards. Also, never send a picture of yourself to someone you chat with on the computer without your parent's permission.
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Never write to someone who has made you feel uncomfortable or scared. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents right away so that they can contact the online service.
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I will never agree to get together with someone I "meet" online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.
Tell your parents right away if you read anything on the Internet that makes you feel uncomfortable.
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Remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Someone who says that "she" is a "12-year-old girl" could really be an older man.
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Some Important Rules for Internet Safety