While some people on the internet can turn out to be best friends, others track people down and try to harm them. Just by knowing a first name, school name, or name of any athletic team, an internet user can find them. It is always best to play it safe and never give out personal information. When logged on, never open emails from people not known, as they may contain inappropriate information, unacceptable pictures, or viruses that can ruin a computer. When the sender of an email is not known, simply delete the messsage and tell an adult.
Emails can be fun and helpful, but telephones can always be used instead.
Passwords can help protect personal information, but they should be kept private. Try to use a password whenever possible. Some good places to keep passwords are on screen names, personal web sites, or on membership account information. Passwords should be things that are easily remembered, such as a nickname or number. If the Internet is to become a safer place, passwords are important.