Kids' Guide to Safe Online Communication With Others

This book navigates the often tricky waters of the digital world, offering young readers an engaging guide to staying safe while communicating online. On average, children ages 8-12 in the United States spend 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens, according to aacap.org. There is a necessity for young web users to be familiar with safety tips on handling internet-based friendship requests and interacting with strangers.

The objective of this book is to equip children with key reminders on how to recognize unsafe situations, avoid befriending strangers, avoid sharing private information, and avoid turning on cameras and microphones without parental permission while playing online games or video communicating.

After each chapter, the book includes questions for discussion, which can be explored with parents or in a group setting. An essential read for today's digitally connected youth, it empowers them to explore the vast resources of the internet more safely.