A Safe Online Experience
November 1, 2009 | Posted in: Class Updates
I found a great article on the Facebook administrative blog about ways to prevent cyberbullying. I was surprised to hear that some elementary-aged kids are already active on Facebook, and certainly the number of Facebook active kids grows for every year they get older. Here’s a piece of the article:
Already, Facebook allows you to easily report abuse on the site by selecting the “Report” link located near photos, videos, notes or other content you find offensive or inappropriate. This is just one step in discouraging people from behaving poorly online and potentially hurting other people. It’s up to you to address cyberbullying if it occurs to you or people around you.
While October is National Crime Prevention month in the U.S., cyberbullying happens throughout the year. Here are some ways you can prevent and address it if you ever experience a problem.
To read the rest, click here.
Last year, I have a presentation for the PSAC about internet safety. If you’re interested in learning about different ways in which you can better supervise and protect your child’s internet usage, you can access my presentation here.
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