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Hey Kids! Don't Just Dive Into Cyberspace!



Hey Kids, don't just dive into cyberspace!

Read these important, safety tips first.

Then take Sparky's CyberSafety quiz at the bottom of this page.

If you answer all the questions correctly your browser will take you to a printable Sparky's CyberSafety certificate!


CyberSafety Tips and Rules

  1. Never give out personal information to anyone you meet on the Internet without getting your parents' permission first. Personal information includes your full name, address, telephone number, your parents' names, your parents' work address/telephone number, your parents' credit card information, or the name and location of your school.

  2. If you see any images or information that make you feel uncomfortable tell your parents immediately.

  3. Never agree to visit anyone you have met online without first getting the permission of your parents. Even if your parents give their permission always bring a parent along with you and meet in a public place.

  4. Don't send anyone that you meet online a photograph of yourself without getting permission from your parents.

  5. If you receive any messages that you feel are mean or make you feel uncomfortable in any way, do not respond to them and alert your parents immediately.

  6. Talk to your parents about what rules you have to follow when spending time online. This should include the amount of time you may spend online, what sites you may visit, whom you may send e-mail to, and whom you may chat with.

  7. Never give your password to anyone, including your friends. Even if someone sends you message saying they are from your Internet Provider — don't believe them — tell your parents.

  8. Good citizenship online is important. Be courteous and polite when sending e-mails, chatting, or posting to online bulletin boards or guest books.


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Sparky's CyberSafety Quiz

  1. If you meet somebody in a chat room and they ask you for your name and address, what should you do?
     A. Give it to them right away.
    B. Absolutely do not give it to them and tell your parents.
  2. What should you do if you see or read something online that makes you feel uncomfortable?
    A. Tell your parents right away.
    B. Show all your friends.
  3. If someone you meet online asks to meet you in person, what should you do?
    A. Tell them you'd love to and ask where to meet.
    B. Tell your parents and ask for their permission.
  4. What should you do if someone you meet online asks you to send them a photograph?
     A. Ask your parents if it's okay.
    B. Send them your latest school picture.
  5. What should you do if you receive a message that is mean or scary?
    A. Send back a scary message of your own.
    B. Don't respond and tell your parents right away.
  6. Who should you talk to about the rules you need to follow when on online?
     A. Your parents.
    B. Your best online buddy.
  7. What if somebody online asks for your password or if you receive a very "official" looking e-mail requesting your password?
    A. Don't give it out no matter what and tell your parents right away.
    B. Give it to them. It won't hurt anything.
  8. There is a kid you don't like in a chat room what should you do?
    A. Be rude to them, after all it's a free country.
    B. Be courteous and polite. Good citizenship is important on the Internet too.

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