Trusted adult: A grown-up you can talk to when something worries you, like a parent, teacher or relative
Stranger: Someone you and your family do not know
If a stranger offers a ride: Say no, move away and tell a trusted adult
If you get separated from your family in a store: Stay put and ask a worker or a parent with kids for help
Safe adults to ask for help in public: Police officers, store workers, librarians, parents with children
Buddy system: Staying with a friend rather than going alone
Check first: Always ask your grown-up before going anywhere with anyone
Safe secret vs unsafe secret: Surprises are okay; secrets that make you feel scared or uncomfortable must be told
Body safety rule: Your body belongs to you, and you can say no to touch that feels wrong
No, Go, Yell, Tell: Say no, get away, shout, and tell a trusted adult
If something feels wrong: Trust your feelings and tell a trusted adult
Never share your full name online: It helps strangers find you
Personal information: Name, address, phone, school, birthday, passwords and photos
Password: A secret word or phrase that protects an account
Strong password: Long, mixed words, numbers and symbols that are hard to guess
Share your password with: Only a trusted parent or guardian
Privacy settings: Controls for who can see what you share
Screen name (username): A made-up online name that does not reveal your identity
Digital footprint: The trail of information you leave online, which can last a long time
Think before you post: Once online, things can be copied and hard to remove
Cyberbullying: Bullying with phones, games or the internet
If you are cyberbullied: Do not reply, save proof, block and tell a trusted adult
Upstander: Someone who helps when they see bullying
Bystander: Someone who sees bullying and does nothing
Block: Stop a person from contacting you
Report: Tell the website or app about bad behavior
Online stranger: Someone you only know from the internet
Meeting an online friend in person: Never, unless a parent agrees and goes with you
Grooming: When a bad person builds trust with a child to hurt them; tell an adult if someone online asks for secrets
Sending photos: Never send photos of yourself to people you don't know
Phishing: A trick message pretending to be a trusted source to steal information
Scam: A trick to get your money or information
Spam: Unwanted messages, often ads
Malware: Harmful software
Virus: Harmful software that spreads from computer to computer
Antivirus: Software that helps find and stop malware
Pop-up ad: A window that suddenly appears; don't click unknown ones
Free prize message: Probably a scam; ignore and tell an adult
Download rule: Ask a grown-up before downloading apps or files
Safe website clue: A lock symbol and https in the address
Copyright: The law that protects creators' work from being copied without permission
Plagiarism: Using someone's words or ideas as your own
Fake news (misinformation): False information that spreads
Check a source: Ask who made it, why, and whether other trusted sources agree
Screen time: Time spent using screens; balance it with sleep, play and family
Take a break from screens: Every so often to rest your eyes and move your body
Online games chat: Be kind, do not share info and report bad behavior
Webcam safety: Cover or turn off when not in use and only video chat with people you know
Location sharing: Turn it off unless a parent says it is okay
Public Wi-Fi: Avoid logging in to important accounts on it
Log out: Sign out of accounts on shared computers
Two-factor authentication: A second step like a code that proves it's you
COPPA: US law protecting the online privacy of kids under 13
Age limits on apps: Rules that many apps set, often 13 and over
Kind words online: Treat others the way you would in person
Netiquette: Polite manners online
Troll: Someone who posts to upset people
Don't feed the trolls: Do not reply to those who try to upset you
Tell a grown-up if: A message makes you feel scared, sad or uncomfortable
Never keep a scary message secret: Show a trusted adult
Parental controls: Tools that let parents limit what kids can do online
Digital citizen: Someone who uses technology safely, kindly and responsibly

Free flashcards from Peabody at peabody.kids/flashcards/safety-people-and-internet