About Safety Pledges
Internet Safety Pledges
"House pledges" or "acceptable-use policies" can help provide clear guidelines for safer Internet use. NetSmartz recommends using the "Internet Safety Pledge" to promote safety discussions and create safer boundaries.
Real-World Safety Pledges
Age-appropriate safety pledges were created for parents and guardians to facilitate in-depth discussions about real-world issues with children.
Safety Pledges
Primary Internet Safety Rules
1. I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
2. I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.
3. I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet.
4. I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.
Primary Real-World Safety Rules
1. I will always check first with my parent, guardian, or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car.
2. I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.
3. I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch or hurt me. It's OK for me to stand up for myself.
4. I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
Intermediate Internet Safety Rules
1. I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
2. I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.
3. I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet.
4. I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.
Intermediate Real-World Safety Rules
1. I will always check first with my parent, guardian, or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car.
2. I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.
3. I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch or hurt me. It's OK for me to stand up for myself.
4. I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
Middle & High School Internet Safety Rules
1. I WILL THINK BEFORE I POST.
I agree not to post information and images that could put me at risk, embarrass me, or damage my future, such as
- cell & home phone numbers
- home address
- sexual messages
- inappropriate pictures and videos
2. I WILL RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE.
I will not
- post anything rude, offensive, or threatening
- send or forward images and information that might embarrass, hurt, or harass someone
- take anyone’s personal information and use it to damage his or her reputation
3. I WILL BE CAREFUL WHEN MEETING ONLINE FRIENDS IN PERSON.
I agree to
- ask my parent or guardian's permission before going
- have a parent or guardian accompany me
- meet in a public place
4. I WILL PROTECT MYSELF ONLINE.
If someone makes me feel uncomfortable or if someone is rude or offensive, I will
- not respond
- save the evidence
- tell my parent, guardian, or another trusted adult
- report to the website, cell phone company, CyberTipline.com, or the police
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About NetSmartz®
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