🌟 Keep Teens Safe Online This Summer: Top 5 Tips! 🛡️
I hope you're enjoying the summer break? My latest video focuses on helping teens navigate the digital world safely. It is packed with useful guidance to help ensure your teens online experience remains safer. Why not sit down with your teen and give it a watch.
Here's a quick recap of the key tips from video
🛡️ 1. Protect Your Personal Information 🛡️
Keeping details like your full name, address, school, birthdate, and social media usernames private is crucial. Always use the privacy settings on social media apps and games to control who sees your information and what you post.
📸 2. Think Before You Post 📸
Once something is online, it can be challenging to remove it entirely. Before you share anything, ask yourself if you'd be comfortable with everyone seeing it, including parents and future employers. If in doubt, don't post it.
❌3. Avoid Cyber Scams ❌
Scams are on the rise. Be wary of messages from unknown sources asking for personal information or money. Never click on suspicious links or download attachments from unfamiliar senders.
⏳4. Balance Your Screen Time ⏳
Excessive online time can affect both mental and physical health. Set daily screen time limits and make sure to engage in offline activities like reading, playing sports, or spending time with family and friends.
🌟5. Build a Positive Digital Footprint 🌟
Your online actions contribute to your digital reputation. Be respectful and kind in your interactions. Avoid posting negative comments and remember that future employers or colleges might check your online profiles.
Keeping you in the digital loop this Summer
Wayne
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5moAll important screentime is really important to monitor, my eyes go square at times. Wayne Denner
Enterprise architect, Operational resilience and Cloud security. Human Risk Exposure Management.
5moYoung sir, a good reference, as ever, but with one oversight - you forgot to mention POSSE (https://app.cyberguardian.ie/account/landing) as the strategic guide to developing digital culture in the home :-)
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5moWatch the full video here https://go.waynedenner.com/L9zt