When discussing on-line safety with younger students, it is always important to sit them down and explain some ground rules. Some important rules to share with students are as follows:

• Never reveal personal information

• Never agree to meet anyone without parental permission

• Never respond to a threatening text, email, or post

Some tips for parents include:

• Spending time online together to teach your child safe and appropriate behavior

• Check your credit cards and phone bills for unusal account charges

• Take your child seriously if they report any situation that made them uncomfortable online