Online Friends

What are the things below that are going to help you stay safe online? You can select more than one option.

• Setting up your device to protect your information

• Play online games with people you don't know

• Report and block anyone online that makes you feel uncomfortable

• Tell an adult when you're going online, and what you're doing

What are the benefits and risks of talking with people you've only met online? ​ ​ ​

Groups:

(a) Benefits

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(b) Risks

• They might give you helpful advice

• They may say things that are mean or inappropriate

• You can learn from someone who lives in a different place and has different experiences

• They may not be who they say they are

Phoebe has an online-only friend named Sarah. Sarah asks Phoebe what her favourite animal is. She also asks about Phoebe's favourite colour. Phoebe shouldn't answer Sarah because this is private information.

• True. The information Sarah asked is private

• False. The information Sarah asked for does not reveal private information about Phoebe

Hunter is talking to his online friend Steven62, who asks, "Is Hunter your real name? What is your last name?" These questions make Hunter pause. Why might Hunter feel this way?

• Steven62 has become one of Hunter's best friends.

• • Steven62 is asking Hunter for private information, which he knows he should not share.

• Hunter thought Steven62 already knew his name.

Hunter knows that sharing private information with online-only friends is risky. How should he respond to Steven62's request?

• He should tell Steven62 the truth.

• 
  He should not share his full name and stop talking to Steven62.

• He should give the information only if Steven62 shares, too.

What does IBF stand for?

According to the 2016 survey, what percentage of parents felt there were benefits to having their child online?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

How confident and safe do you feel online?

• Not very confident and safe

• Somewhat confident and safe

• Very confident and safe