Spreading The Word To Teens About Online Safety

For online teens, being net-savvy is not just a useful skill, but also a weapon against the dangers of the Internet. Unfortunately, far too many predators use technology to target our children. Waqas Rehman was one of those low-lifes, who police say took advantage of a 12-year-old girl.

In the wake of this painful ordeal, Nicole and her mother Jaemi Levine have been working together, using their first hand experience to help teach kids and teens about these dangers and how to avoid them.

• Never give out your personal information, including your name, phone number, address, or school to anyone you meet online.
• Never send any photos by email unless to a trusted friend.
• Don’t respond to emails sent to you by strangers.
• If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parents or some other trusted adult immediately.

Nicole learned a valuable lesson from her tragic story, and hopes that she will be able to help other kids stay safe online by sharing her story. Check out Mothers Against Predators and Sprint’s 4Net Safety program for more tips on how kids and parents can work together to stay safe online.