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Parent Safety Tip

Six ways your student can protect their online identities:

  1. Share carefully – don’t give out any personal information to unknown sites or strangers
  2. Go private – keep privacy settings high and limit location services when possible
  3. Log out – especially after using shared computers
  4. Mix up passwords – use different passwords for different apps and websites
  5. Avoid clickbait – avoid quizzes and random questionnaires
  6. Choose wisely – pick an appropriate username

Learn more about online safety, digital wellness, cell phones and learning with technology with age-specific tips and tools on www.commonsensemedia.org.