Digital safety fundamentals
Online Safety Basics
Help children build safer digital habits around privacy, communication, gaming, social media, scams, and screen use—without relying only on restrictions.
Teach skills, not just rules
Online safety works best when children understand why a rule exists and know what to do when something feels wrong.
Protect Personal Information
Teach children what should stay private and why oversharing can create risk.
Keep Communication Open
Make it easy to report uncomfortable messages, mistakes, or conflicts.
Review Apps & Games
Check privacy settings, purchases, chats, age ratings, and contacts.
Family online safety checklist
- Review privacy settings together
- Use strong, unique passwords and device locks
- Discuss what personal information should stay private
- Agree on rules for chats and friend requests
- Teach children to pause before clicking unfamiliar links
- Review in-app purchases and payment settings
- Talk about cyberbullying and how to ask for help
Use current privacy and online safety resources
Digital platforms and risks change quickly. Check current consumer and child-privacy guidance.