Awareness for teens about social media
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Are you 13 years old? Most sites like Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat, WhatsApp, and Instagram require all people signing up for their service to be 13 years old. They each claim to use ‘age screening’ to ensure all members are of age.
Know what you want to do, and what you want to share. Are you just chatting with friends or looking to share events in your life. Each App has a unique focus and intent. Talk to your friends about what they are using and what works.
Your information may not be private. Read the privacy settings and understand what you are agreeing to upon setting up an account. Most social media service providers do not disclose their privacy settings clearly or simply. (For an example of the simplified version of Instagram Terms of Use: see Page 10 of this Report)
Only share your information with trusted people. Do not accept friend requests or personal information requests from anyone you do not know personally.
Never post personal information, like your phone number, address or full name. Never post inappropriate photos of yourself, ever. These details will allow a predator to find out a great deal about you and your habits.
Your parents are smarter than you think. Talk with them about what you want to do and get their opinion. They only want you to be safe and are not out to simply spoil your fun.
Remember that all social media Apps are like any tool. How you use it is how you will find it useful.
Know what you want to do, and what you want to share. Are you just chatting with friends or looking to share events in your life. Each App has a unique focus and intent. Talk to your friends about what they are using and what works.
Your information may not be private. Read the privacy settings and understand what you are agreeing to upon setting up an account. Most social media service providers do not disclose their privacy settings clearly or simply. (For an example of the simplified version of Instagram Terms of Use: see Page 10 of this Report)
Only share your information with trusted people. Do not accept friend requests or personal information requests from anyone you do not know personally.
Never post personal information, like your phone number, address or full name. Never post inappropriate photos of yourself, ever. These details will allow a predator to find out a great deal about you and your habits.
Your parents are smarter than you think. Talk with them about what you want to do and get their opinion. They only want you to be safe and are not out to simply spoil your fun.
Remember that all social media Apps are like any tool. How you use it is how you will find it useful.
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The internet is a growing part of our lives, and students are being exposed to a wide range of content as they work and play online. As a school district we are continuing to educate students about the risks posed by irresponsible use of the internet. We encourage every parent to be a part of proactive efforts to help our youth use their social media accounts in a safe and responsible way. Students also play an important role in alerting their parents and school administrators to any suspicious online behavior that they witness. Here are a few tips for students and parents to keep in mind as they spend time online.
Students
1)Don’t make irresponsible, frightening or threatening posts on your online accounts as they will likely result in serious legal and school disciplinary action.
2)NEVER forward or re-post an inappropriate or threatening post or message that you see or receive online. Instead, report that post and/or message to an adult and/or school staff member immediately.
3)Encourage your friends to be responsible internet and social media users.
Students
1)Don’t make irresponsible, frightening or threatening posts on your online accounts as they will likely result in serious legal and school disciplinary action.
2)NEVER forward or re-post an inappropriate or threatening post or message that you see or receive online. Instead, report that post and/or message to an adult and/or school staff member immediately.
3)Encourage your friends to be responsible internet and social media users.
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