1. Define personal information.
2. Use relatable analogies.
3. Set clear rules.
4. Explain “online strangers.”
5. Practice through role-play.
6. Discuss consequences of sharing.
7. Encourage open communication.
8. Teach strong password habits.
at first they should be taught about what personal information is. What we can share, what we must not share. With whom we are sharing, where we are sharing. . . these all, they must learn at first. And after that, what will happen when we share our personal information, or what might happen, what is the risk….these kinds of knowledge should be given. Risks must be made clear.
1. Explain What Personal Information Is: Clarify details like addresses, phone numbers, and school names as sensitive information.
2. Teach “Think Before You Share”: Encourage them to consider if information should be public or private before posting.
3. Discuss Consequences of Oversharing: Share examples of how oversharing can lead to unwanted contact or privacy risks.
4. Set Social Media Privacy Settings Together: Go through privacy settings to show them how to control who sees their content.
5. Teach Recognizing Scams and Phishing: Explain how strangers online may pose as friends to get personal info.
6. Encourage Open Communication: Let them know they can talk to you if they’re unsure about sharing something online.
7. Use Real-Life Scenarios: Practice hypothetical situations to help them identify when to keep information private.
8. Model Privacy Awareness: Show by example, like not oversharing on your own social media, to reinforce privacy habits.
9. Introduce Online Aliases: Suggest using usernames or nicknames instead of real names for accounts and online games.
10. Regularly Review Online Accounts Together: Periodically check what information is visible on their accounts.
