Social Media Safety

What is one positive aspect of social media?

• Connecting with others online.

• Dog videos on TikTok.

• Cyberbullying.

• Sharing my location with others.

Answer explanation

Social media allows us to connect with family, friends and new people all over the world in a positive way- if used correctly.

Who can cyberbullying and trolling affect?

• My baby brother.

• Everyone.

• Me.

• My friends.

Answer explanation

Unfortunately, cyberbullying can affect everyone- adults, kids and teenagers!

What is one way to avoid people leaving nasty comments on your social media posts?

• Don't have social media.

• Make your account private.

• Make nasty comments to other people first.

Answer explanation

It is a good idea to make a private account so that you can control who is able to comment and view your content.

What does the R in 'SMART' stand for?

• Royal.

• Reluctant.

• Russian.

• Reliable.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is reliable. The SMART rules are about internet safety and being a safe responsible user of social media.

What mistake did the boy in the 'Online Privacy for Kids' video make?

• Posted a story.

• Had a birthday.

• Shared his private information online.

• Hung out with his friends.

Answer explanation

Unknowingly the boy shared his private information like his location online for everyone to see.

When protecting privacy on social media which two actions are important?

• Following lots of people.

• Pictures and videos.

• Passwords and privacy settings.

• Having a private profile and an interesting profile picture.

Answer explanation

Keeping your password to yourself is a great way to protect yourself from scammers, however it is ok to share your password with a parent. Having a private account limits who can see what you post and stops strangers from accessing your content.