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Gaming, chatting, watching videos — it's all brilliant. Here's how to enjoy it all and know what to do when something feels off.
Pick a topic
Gaming safely
Who are you actually talking to in games? How to spot when something feels off — and what to do.
Roblox · Fortnite · MinecraftScreenshots are forever
Once something is sent or posted, you can't take it back. What that really means — and the test to use before you send.
Photos · messages · postsChatting online
DMs, group chats, and what to do if someone asks you to move to a different app to keep talking.
Discord · WhatsApp · SnapchatWhat is AI?
AI chatbots and characters can seem really real. Here's what's actually going on behind the screen.
Chatbots · AI charactersWhen someone is mean online
Cyberbullying, mean comments, and being left out of group chats — what it is and what to do about it.
Bullying · blocking · reportingKeeping your info private
What counts as personal information, and why it matters who knows your school name or where you live.
Name · school · locationWhat would you do?
Someone you met in Roblox asks to move to WhatsApp to keep talking
You've been playing together for a few weeks and they seem really friendly and fun. What do you do?
Things worth remembering
You don't know who's really there
In games, someone might say they're 11 when they're actually an adult. You can't tell from a username or avatar. That's not your fault — it's just how the internet works. Always tell a trusted adult if something feels weird.
The screenshot test
Before you send any message or photo, ask yourself: "Would I be OK if my teacher or parent saw this?" If the answer is no — don't send it. Screenshots travel fast, even in "private" chats.
Reporting isn't snitching
Every game and app has a report button. Using it helps make that space safer for everyone — including you and your friends. You won't get in trouble for reporting someone who made you feel uncomfortable.
Nothing online is ever your fault
If someone was horrible to you, or you accidentally saw something upsetting, that is never your fault. The only thing that matters is telling someone you trust so it can stop.
Do these 4 things
Step 1
Stop
Don't reply or send anything else. Put the device down for a moment.
Step 2
Screenshot it
Take a screenshot so there's a record of what happened.
Step 3
Block and report
Use the report button in the app, then block the person.
Step 4
Tell a trusted adult
Show them the screenshot. You will not be in trouble.