Online safety means protecting yourself while using the internet. It includes keeping your personal information private, avoiding harmful content, and being careful while chatting or sharing online.

Children are more vulnerable online because they may not recognize dangers like cyberbullying, scams, or inappropriate content. Staying safe helps protect your privacy, reputation, and emotional well-being.

• Cyberbullying
• Inappropriate content (violent, sexual, or harmful material)
• Online predators or strangers
• Scams and phishing
• Oversharing personal information

• Never share your full name, address, phone number, school, or passwords.
• Use nicknames instead of real names.
• Keep social media accounts private.
• Ask parents or guardians before sharing photos online.

• Don’t respond to the bully.
• Save evidence (screenshots).
• Block the person.
• Tell a trusted adult immediately (parent, teacher, or guardian).

• Set accounts to private.
• Accept friend requests only from people you know.
• Don’t click on unknown links.
• Think before posting anything online.

Balance is important. Spending too much time online can affect health, sleep, and studies. Follow parental guidelines for screen time.

Look for websites or apps designed for children that have:

• Age-appropriate content
• Parental controls
• Privacy protection