Avoiding Dangerous Situations When Online

Technology has become a part of our children's daily lives. Technology has many benefits. Our children are using technology more frequently to learn in a virtual setting, to gather information about their questions or interests, engage in social media, interact with friends, and stay connected to family. Teaching our children to be good digital citizens means helping them learn the skills to use technology in a safe and responsible manner, engage with others respectfully in a virtual environment, and keep themselves safe when online.

Together (caregiver and child), watch the video Avoiding Dangerous Situations When Online, and then use the Conversation Starter Questions and Themes to Reinforce the Learning from the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation. The Conversation Starter Questions and Themes to Reinforce the Learning can also be used to start a conversation without watching the video. The Discussion Guide is available at https://ophea.net/internet-safety-res....

A young person is sitting alone in their room, playing a virtual war game. A text box pops up on the screen from one of the other gamer “friends” they have met online, inviting them to join a gang. An older sibling comes in to get the young person off of the technology, claiming they spend too much time playing video games, and need to do something else. The sibling sees the message from the gamer "friend". The young person and their sibling engage in conversation to discuss the choices, why they want to join, possible consequences, and the social and legal ramifications. The older sibling decides to talk to their younger sibling about options for resolving the situation.

STAY CONNECTED
Twitter:   / opheacanada  
Facebook:   / opheacanada  
Instagram:   / opheacanada  
Monthly eNewsletter: https://www.ophea.net/eConnection
Contact Ophea: https://www.ophea.net/contact-us

ABOUT OPHEA
Ophea is a not-for-profit organization and is led by the vision that all children and youth value and enjoy the lifelong benefits of healthy, active living. Since 1921, Ophea has been working to support the health and learning of children and youth in schools and communities through quality programs and services, partnerships, and advocacy.
Learn more about Ophea: https://www.ophea.net