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Last Modified: 7 December 2011
Upper Hutt Youth
Get internet wise
Lots of websites like Facebook and Twitter make it easy to chat with friends and talk to new people but chatting with people you don’t know could be dangerous. We’ve listed a few tips to help keep you safe on the net:
- If you do use chat programmes, don’t give away any personal information (like your real name, phone number and address) to anyone.
- Be safe and respectful of everyone.
Agreeing to meet with a stranger you chat with online is not a great idea because it could be unsafe. If you do decide to meet someone you don’t know but have been chatting with, here are some basics to help keep you safe:
- Meet in a public place.
- Always get parent permission before you go (and tell parents where you are going and who you are meeting).
- Go with a parent or with someone you trust.
- Only meet people you have known for a while.
Always be honest about your age. Be sure to follow any family rules about Internet use.
Cyberbullying
cyberbullying.org.nz is a website which offers comprehensive information about bullying which occurs via the use of technology such as mobile phones, computers or even cameras.This website offers advice and help for young people, parents and also teachers. The website explains what cyber bullying is, how to recognise it and what can be done to prevent it.
The website also contains a great video on cyber bullying between young people, how it can affect someone and what should be done about it to resolve the situation.
Links to other websites
To learn more, you can visit these sites:
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