The document discusses how young people use the internet and social media to connect with friends, stay in touch, and socialize. It notes that while these tools allow for positive connections, they also present risks if not used carefully. The document encourages kids to think about privacy, avoid sharing too much personal information, and stand up to cyberbullying in order to safely enjoy social media.

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2. How do you make friends ? How do you hang out ? How do you stay in touch ? More and more people are doing all of that online.

5. Remember the first day of school? It’s different now. You can make friends even before you go on campus.

6. You can keep in touch with lots of people. Find out how they’re doing. What they’re feeling. Who they’re seeing (or not seeing). What they’re thinking. Where they’re going.

10. I keep in touch with 305 friends through Facebook . By the time you see this, there will be more. updates - stories - events – photos – cool videos - favorite websites - even relationships We hang out. We keep in touch.

12. This is a good thing.

13. It can also be a bad thing.

14. “ Children under 13 years old are not permitted access to Facebook.” Why not?

16. Change your privacy settings so that only your friends can find you.