Stranger Danger in the Online World
1/23/2025 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Protect your kids from online strangers by teaching them to recognize warning signs.
A girl's online friendship turns alarming when her mom realizes the potential danger of talking to strangers online. This gripping video highlights the importance of discussing online boundaries, recognizing red flags, and creating a safe space for kids to share their online experiences with trusted adults. A crucial reminder for families navigating the digital world.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
Stranger Danger in the Online World
1/23/2025 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
A girl's online friendship turns alarming when her mom realizes the potential danger of talking to strangers online. This gripping video highlights the importance of discussing online boundaries, recognizing red flags, and creating a safe space for kids to share their online experiences with trusted adults. A crucial reminder for families navigating the digital world.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(text ticking) (text alert beeps) (texter chuckles) (text ticking) - Who are you texting, sweetie?
- Just this boy I met online.
We've been talking for two months.
He's really sweet and he really cares about me.
(text alert beeps) - [Announcer] Your kid may be talking to strangers online.
Teach your kids to recognize the signs and create a safe space for them to share their online interactions with you.
(tape clicks and rewinds) - He's really sweet and he really cares about me.
- Sweetie, sometimes people pretend to be others online.
Don't ever share any photos, videos, or personal information and never meet them in person without letting me know.
If anything feels wrong, please come to me first.
Okay?
- Geez, mom, that's creepy.
- [Announcer] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
(gentle music concludes)
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.