Truthfully, I thought email would be long retired before my grandkid’s time. But with so many kids homeschooled during the COVID Pandameic shut-down, email became necessary for kids of all ages, to stay connected to their teachers. So I have come up with 5 Things All Kids Need to Know About Emails
Even legitimate email sites like Google Mail and Yahoo opens up another weak link in the chain of digital protection for our young kids.
If you haven’t yet had ‘the talk’ with your kids about e-mail now is the time. Here are a few key points to kick-off the conversation with your kids:
- Treat everyone on the internet as strangers, even those who sound friendly.
- Never give out personal information or send a picture of you one email without permission from a parent.
- Always tell a parent or teacher if someone you don’t know reaches out to you by email.
- Always ask a parent before opening an attachment.
- Never click on a link that’s embedded in your email. Even if it says you won money or a trip.
The best form of email attack and threat prevention is through educating kids around the dangers. EDUCATING ourselves, ENGAGING with our kid’s online activity, and PREPARING our kids by teaching them of potential dangers is key to keeping our families safe and smart with the technology we use.
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