What do you think your online reputation says about you? What do you think you can teach your kids about keeping their online reputation in a good state?
We’ve gathered together a few tips that transform the complex ideas of online reputation into easy to follow ideas that kids can understand.
1. Act online like you do offline
Just like you don’t pick your nose in public, just because you’re online doesn’t mean you’re invisible. If you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, then don’t say, write or comment it on social media. Think before you post, blog or send. Good manners are important both online and offline.
2. Keep it private
Make sure you know your way around the privacy settings in the social media of your choice. While privacy settings can be tricky to find and annoying to update, it’s important that you know what you’re sharing with the world. Who can see your photos? Who can contact you online? How much do you want to share?
3. Your passwords are for your for your eyes only
Passwords are a form of protection. Make sure they’re complex enough to be secure, but no so complex that you can never remember them again. Don’t share passwords, even with your friends.
4. Remember, people are watching
Be careful about what you say online – particularly in those moments when you just need to vent. Consequences of sharing icky information that you shouldn’t can be disastrous. Think of everything you share online as public information; you never know who might read it, or how long it will live on for, long after you’ve forgotten.
5. Keep an eye on what people are sharing about you
If a friend shares a photo of you online that you don’t like, don’t be afraid to ask them to take it down. If they refuse, you can untag it, remove it altogether, and if needs be unfriend or block the person. Places like the Keep it Tame website, Reach Out or the Kids Helpline can help out with advice and support if you’re being cyberbullied.
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