Recommendations for Elementary School Students

  • Surf the Web wisely.  Browse positive content, and set a limit to time spent online.
  • Avoid contact with strangers online, and don’t reply to requests from them.
  • Protect your privacy on the Internet. Never reveal your full name, phone number, address or school name, or share a photo of yourself.  Use a nickname instead of your name.
  • Be on the watch for identity theft and impostors.  Never agree to meet someone just in a message, even if it seems your friend wrote you to meet.  Call the person to make sure he or she really scheduled to meet you.
  • Elementary school children should not use social networks (such as Facebook).  If they do, then learn about the privacy settings available on the social network.
  • Report harassers or harassing behavior.
  • Use a temporary e-mail address for when subscribing or registering online.  Do not to open an e-mail from an address or individual you do not recognize.
  • Develop real relationships with your acquaintances.  Virtual friends cannot replace real friends.
  • Do not download copyrighted files (movies and music).  When downloading files, make sure an adult is present.
  • Seek out high quality, and positive video games.  Avoid games that are violent and evil and that include disgusting and morbid behavior.
  • Avoid surfing the Internet on a cellphone.  It’s also costly, and cellphones emit dangerous radiation.
  • Surf the Internet through content filtering software, and when someone else is home with you.
  • Let your parents know if you encounter extreme violence or obscene content on the Internet, or if you receive a note from a stranger.
  • Report harmful content on sites designed for children and youth. (Let Netivei Reshet know).
  • If you feel addicted to a computer or to the Internet, let an adult know.
  • Mutual responsibility is helpful – encourage your friends to engage in positive activity online, too.
  • Use your free time to take part in positive and healthy activities.  Don’t become dependent on your computer.
  • For kids under 12 years old, health experts recommend up to one hour a day in front of a screen.