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videos, pretending to be another person online, posting
mean or hurtful comments regarding someone’s race or
religion, and more.

Digital citizenship helps students learn about
cyberbullying, how to prevent it, why they shouldn’t
engage in it, and what to do if they are cyberbullied.

Reduces Exposure to Unsafe Content

Children ages 8-12 are often targeted by predators.
Online child exploitation statistics show that 17% have
received an email or online message with either words or
photos that made them uncomfortable. Internet safety
statistics, however, show that only 7% of parents became
aware of this.

With increased interconnectedness comes increased
exposure to unsafe or uncomfortable content or
interactions. Digital citizenship education in students
helps them learn how to avoid these situations and
teaches them how to handle these situations if they arise.