Raising Digitally Responsible Youth

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INTRODUCTION
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GENERAL HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS
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THE ESSENTIALS
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SEXTING VS. SEXTORTION
8

SOCIAL MEDIA APPS TO KNOW
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Snapchat (“Snap”)
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My AI
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Snap Map
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Message Screen
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Chat Screen Icon Guide
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Friend Emoji Guide
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Instagram (“IG”)
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Privacy Settings on Instagram
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Instagram Stories
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Instagram Reels
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Direct Messaging (“DMs”)
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TikTok
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Facebook & Messenger
24

YouTube
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YouTube Kids
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Twitch
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Discord
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Vault Apps
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The “Rules” (That No One Follows)
31

Internet, Texting, and Social Media Lingo/Slang
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VIDEO GAMING
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The Ratings Guide from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
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Roblox
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Minecraft
38

Fortnite
39

Steam
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Doxing
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PARENT/CAREGIVER RESOURCES
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Safer Schools Together
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Common Sense Media
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