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 DO:Present Yourself With Class

It’s not just your name and address you should keep under wraps. If you’re tempted to put up some R-rated pics or vids of yourself and advertise the fact that you're under 18, it makes you even more appealing to online predators. Plus, having a wild and crazy profile or blog could affect your life in other big ways. Your friends aren't the only ones who can access your profiles -- your parents, teachers, principal, and potential boss can, too. Telling lies about who you are and what you're about could get you grounded for life, make your teacher stop taking you seriously, or in extreme situation, get you expelled. Not to mention you may not get that internship or part-time job you've been dying for because the person interviewing you recognizes you from an unflattering profile you've posted online. Think about it! Honesty (not to mention modesty) is always the best policy!




 DON’T:Believe Everything You See, Read, or Hear

When you meet someone online, the truth is you really know nothing about him or her. A cute guy can say he's 17, post a hot photo of him on the beach, and tell you he's best friends with your friend Sara's BF. But in reality, he could be 47, the photo could be of his 17-year-old nephew, and he only knows you have a friend named Sara because she's listed as one of your online buddies. Proceed with caution before believing anything you see or hear online. Even if someone gives you their number, you call them, and they sound okay, there could still be a lot about them that you really don't know -- assuming you're even talking to the same person you met online! Just because you're being honest and upfront doesn’t mean everyone else is.

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