FBI Agents Teach Internet Safety to
Students and Parents
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n a world of selfies, social media, and instant
messaging, Della Icenhower Intermediate School
invited the FBI to educate their students and parents
about safe internet practices.
“I realized the need for it when I saw some of the things
students are posting these days,” said fifth grade teacher
Tabitha Clarke. “They have to realize that these pictures
and posts are going to live forever on the internet, and
anyone can access them.”
The FBI special agent enlightened the students on how to
protect themselves from online predators, how to prevent
cyberbullying, and the dangers of sending explicit
pictures. A lot of the students and staff in the room did
not realize that 13 is the age of consent for most social
media sites.
Teacher Tabitha Clarke and Icenhower students found the cyber
safety tips very useful.
“It’s our responsibility to ensure the safety of children,”
said supervisory special agent Miguel A. Clarke. “We
have to teach them how to protect themselves on the internet. It’s also an opportunity for them to have
positive interactions with law enforcement.”
The fifth and sixth graders were encouraged to bring their parents later that night for a lesson on how to
monitor internet usage.
Here are a few tips to remember:
INTERNET SAFETY FOR STUDENTS
Don’t give out or post personal information.
Keep profiles and pictures private.
INTERNET SAFETY FOR PARENTS
Deny friend requests from people you do not know
AND if you can’t see their profile. Don’t give out or post personal information.
Share what you’re doing with your parents. Review rules of computer use with your children.
Never meet in person with anyone you first “met” on
the internet. Know who your child talks to online.
Keep the home computer in a public place.
Don’t tolerate cyberbullying.
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