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AT&T Internet & Phone Safety
Welcome! Thanks to support from AT&T, GSMD is
offering girl- and adult-friendly information for
greater safety online or on the phone, like...
The 10 Golden Rules of Internet Safety...
1. Ask your parents for permission before you log on!
Read the internet safety tips together with your parents, teacher or
guardian. Let them know what you are up to on-line. Only use the
Internet when your parents have given you permission, and only for the
time they allowed you to use it.
2. Tell your parents to spend time with you while
online .
You might want to know some guidelines that your parents are concerned
in the use of the computer such as time and the places to go in the
World Wide Web.
Show them your favorite places in the internet. Tell them about the
people you meet on-line, and the things you talk about. Let them know
of your keypals and their traditions. Get them involved in your
on-line activities!
3. Post your family's e-mail address even if you have
your own!
It's neat to have your own e-mail address but it is always a good idea
to post your family's address, and then inform your own address after
you are absolutely sure that the sender is trustworthy.
4. Do NOT give out your home address, parents work
address, or school information. This also holds true for telephone
numbers.
If you are entering a contest, or registering to enter new site,
discuss it with your parents or guardians first and get their
permission! Show them the site, and the reason why you would want to
give out your address. If you have a PO Box, use that as your address!
If you want to become "snail mail" pals with someone you should talk
to your parents about it first, and get their permission to give out
your address.
5. You should NOT use your real last name while you are
on-line, especially if it is unusual.
A
better idea is to use your middle name as a last name, or have fun and
make one up! If you do decide that you would like to use your real
last name, please talk to your parents about it first!
6. Never agree to meet anyone, anywhere
without talking to your parent or guardian about it and getting their
approval.
People may not be who they say they are! If you do decide to meet with
someone that you have met on-line, talk to your parents first. If they
agree to the meeting, have them come with you and meet in a public
place (where there is a lot of other people around)!
7. Never give out your password to anyone for
any reason!
The ONLY people that NEED to know it, already have it, no matter what
they tell you!
8. Don't reply to any e-mail messages if you
feel that they are offensive, strange, mean or upsetting to you.
Show the message immediately to your parents or teachers or any adult
you trust so they may take the proper action or advise you on what to
do . This is usually the best solution.
Don't get discouraged if you receive messages that make you
uncomfortable. Most of all don't imitate those kids that write rude
messages.
You can also write to us at
safety@worldkids.net.
9. Don't send scanned pictures of yourself or your
family to anyone unless you have your parent's approval.
If you have a homepage, your parents should also determine the pictures
that you should put.
10. Stop right away if you see or read something on a
Web site that is upsetting or offensive to you.
Some sites are not meant for children and you might have accidentally
reached that site through a hyperlink. Talk to your parents or teacher
about it.
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