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Essential Tips for Child Internet Safety

1.  Never use the Technology Devices and the Internet without adult supervision. Adults can help you stay safe and keep your device safe.
2. Always wash your hands before using technology and make sure to keep your computer keyboard clean. Avoid eating or drinking near your computer, as food and drinks can damage the keyboard. Prevent the spread of germs by washing your hands before using computers or other tech devices.
3. Never use bad language or write hateful or hurtful things about another person.  This can be considered Cyberbullying it is against the law in many places.
4. Never share your password, keep your passwords a secret*******.
5. Never share private family information online when using the Internet or chatting on any device. Never give out information about yourself, your family or friends such as address, telephone number, school name, vacation or party plans this is all private information  keep yourself, home and family safe no sharing.
6. Never Download, ALLOW, OR RUN games or files without permission from an adult.  They can contain viruses or programs that can harm your computer or slow it down. Be careful Downloading ask an adult for help when the computer asks you a question.
7. Try not open or click on banners or flashing advertisements  and if one pops open, click the X to close it.
8. Do not drop your device in water. Do not drop or step on your device
9. Take care of Ears when using technology. Ear buds and headphones use safely never turn volume pass half-way level or use for more than 40 minutes. Do not push ear buds in your ears too far this can damage your eardrum.
10. Take care of your Eyes when using technology. Look away every 20 minutes and take a 10 minute break every hour.

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