![]() ![]() This is the time to discuss the nature of your teen’s online interactions and, more specifically, his or her responsible use of the internet. For teenagers, social activity online is intense.Never provide personal information and don’t share passwords with friends. With younger children who visit games sites, rules should deal with online interactions.You can use our tip sheets Family Online Rules and Social Media Rules to come up with appropriate rules for your home. ![]() Make sure your agreement contains clear rules about ethical online behaviour – research has shown that bullying rates drop when kids know that it is against the rules and how to report it. Both schools and homes should create online agreements or contracts for computer use, with input from students or kids. ![]() Knowing the facts is important because when young people believe that bullying behaviour is the norm, they are more likely to engage in and tolerate it – and when they understand how uncommon bullying actually is, bullying rates drop. It’s also important to teach them that cyberbullying may be less common than they think it is: kids and teens often overestimate how common bullying actually is, even though most say that their own online experiences are positive. In order to fight cyberbullying effectively, we need to change the culture in which it happens, starting with helping kids understand that what may seem like “just a joke” can have a powerful effect on someone else. ![]()
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