The opportunities kids have to socialize online come with benefits and risks. The adults in their lives can help reduce the risks by talking to kids about making safe and responsible decisions.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created resources to help parents, teachers and caregivers talk to kids about their online activities and conduct, as well as provide advice and tips on how kids can protect their privacy and safety on the internet. Read more ›
Google has created Be Internet Awesome, a classroom curriculum and computer game to teach children about online safety and security.
The Be Internet Awesome program helps young people become more Internet savvy and encourages them to be good Internet citizens. A collection of educational materials appropriate for students in the third to fifth grades are also available on the Be Internet Awesome website. Read more ›
The internet has opened up a whole new world for people of all ages, but it does come with some risks. How much do you know about internet safety?
Check out the following links on girlshealth.gov for information about how to stay safe online. Read more ›
