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RIGHTS, RISKS, & RESPONSIBILITY
IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Article by Yasmin Mohammed Bukar
(Year 8 Senegal)
n today’s world, almost every student else, and sharing personal details like
uses the internet. From doing homework your school or home address can be
I to talking with friends, the digital world dangerous. There are also scams, fake
has become part of our daily routine. It news, and pressure to act a certain way.
brings many good things, but it also comes
with dangers. That’s why it’s important for That’s where responsibility comes in.
students to understand our rights, the risks, Being responsible means thinking before
and our responsibility when we go online. you post. Ask yourself, “Would I say this to
someone’s face?” or “Is this something I’ll be
We all have rights when using the internet. proud of later?” If you see cyberbullying or
We have the right to privacy, meaning our something unsafe, tell an adult or report it.
personal information should be kept safe.
We have the right to express ourselves and We are the next generation of digital
to be heard. But rights come with limits. leaders. The choices we make online
Freedom of speech doesn’t mean we can shape the internet’s future. So let’s choose
say things that are rude or harmful. It’s about kindness, honesty, and safety. Let’s
being honest while still being respectful. respect our rights, avoid risks, and take
responsibility for our actions.
The internet isn’t always safe. Cyberbullying
is a major problem. A mean comment can
hurt someone more than we think. Some
people online pretend to be someone
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