Cyber Safety
Information for Parents
Things to discuss with your child about interacting online...
Children are spending more and more time on screens - it's a good time to review with them how you expect them to behave when using technology. Here are some suggestions of what you may want to discuss with your child.
Technology Code of Conduct
I am careful:
I interact with people I know in ways I am proud of.
I keep my passwords, personal info, contact info, and location to myself. I don't share this information about other people.
I am considerate of people's feelings:
I am responsible for what I post and say online. My posts and comments are interesting, respectful, appropriate, and truthful; I never allow the internet to be a weapon to hurt others.
I only post images that are unaltered and I ask before taking photos or sharing anything from or about another person.
I am respectful of other people's lives and their privacy; I am patient and respectful in group chats and on message boards.
I don't let my tech disturb other people: I turn off notifications, sounds and alerts; I mute my devices to respect the people I am with.
I am respectful of how much time I spend on devices. I turn off my devices and leave them in another room when it is time to sleep. I don't send messages late at night or expect people to answer me immediately.
When spending time with family, I don't use my devices and I am present.
I use technology to show my best self:
I use my own words, work, or photos and give credit when necessary.
I control how much time I spend online and on different screens.
I use technology to make my life better
and am careful not to let it come between me and others.
For more information, take a look here at the resources created by the NSW Department of Education in Australia.