The Do's & Dont's Of Using The Internet

The creation of the Internet is one of the greatest inventions in this day and age of technology. However, safety is key when it comes to the Internet. This Buzzfeed article will help you understand what to do or what not to do while browsing the Internet!

DO: Use the Internet with your parents and learn together!

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Technology is a fairly new concept to the generations before you. You and your parents can learn from each other by exploring and navigating different websites and programs together! They can teach you what to or not to do, and you can teach them the logistics of how to go about doing it. A fun bonding activity for both!

DON'T: Post personal information to the Internet!

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Private information of yours, such as a cell phone number, home phone number, home address, or current location, should be kept just that - private! Thieves are just waiting for your personal information to be released onto the Internet, a public forum, in order to hack your accounts, steal your belongings, or break into your home.

DON'T: Meet a stranger from the Internet!

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Catfish (n.) - a person who pretends to be someone they're not using Facebook or other social media to create false identities.

Not everybody is who they claim to be. If somebody asks to meet you in person who you've met online - don't. Tell your parents or guardian right away.

DON'T: Post inappropriate pictures online!

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Posting inappropriate pictures of you or others can get you in a lot of trouble. Always ask your parents whether or not a picture or a post you are inclined to post will be OK for the rest of the world to see. You wouldn't want it to fall into the wrong hands...

DON'T: Respond to mean messages!

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Cyberbully (n.) - somebody who uses the Internet to repeatedly harm or harass other people in a deliberate manner.

Ignore any mean or rude messages sent to you, whether it's via text, Facebook, e-mail, etc. Delete them, as well as the person who sent them to you off of your contact list. Tell your parents immediately.

DO: Keep your password to yourself!

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Hacker (n.) - a person who seeks and exploits weaknesses in a computer system or computer network

Never share your password to your computer, your social media platforms, or e-mail accounts to anybody but your parent or guardian. This includes your best friend! Although you trust them, you never know where it could get leaked! Avoid hackers at all costs.

DON'T: Be the cyberbully!

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Wouldn't say it to another person's face? Don't text it or post it. While being the victim of the cyberbully is one thing, being the cyberbully is another. Don't hide behind a screen or a phone to be mean to others. The Internet doesn't change how mean a message is.

DO: Check with your parent before downloading anything!

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Check with your parent or guardian before downloading or installing any software or programs to your computer. Downloading malicious software could lead to a virus to your computer, or the loss of all of your documents or any other information saved.

DO: Keep your social media private!

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Choose who is able to see your posts on your social media accounts. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram give you the opportunity to customize your privacy settings so that YOU are in control of who is able to connect with you or view your posts.

DO: Talk to your parents if anything makes you feel uncomfortable.

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If at any time during your use of the Internet, something or somebody makes you feel uncomfortable, don't be afraid to talk to your parent or guardian right away. They are there as a resource and a guide to help you to safely use the Internet.