This week the 4th graders and I discussed some guidelines for using the internet and information found there. One discussion came up in each class about asking parents before submitting any personal information online. Your child should have a user name that does not reveal his/her identity. Many students say they make-up a birthday but some make themselves significantly older (read 21). One student, age 9, asked what they should do if they had to be 13 to join a Social Network. I suggested, he wait until he was 13. Please check in with your children about the information they may be giving out online.
Here is a link for some recommended Social Network sites for 7 through 13-year-olds.Social Network Sites for Kids.
I'd be happy to provide further resources about online safety guidelines.
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