Digital Friendship

What are the benefits of talking to someone you met online?

• You can learn from someone who lives in a different place and has different experiences.

• They might not be who they say they are.

• They might say something mean.

Jada has an online-only friend named Clara. Clara asks Jada what her favorite animal is. She also asks about Jada's favorite color. Jada shouldn't answer Clara because this is private information.

• True

• False

What is a risk of talking to someone online?

• They might give you helpful advice.

• They might say something inappropriate or mean.

Marisol is talking to her online friend Steven62, who asks, "Is Marisol your real name? What is your last name?" These questions make Marisol pause. Why might Marisol feel this way?

• Steven62 has become one of Marisol's best friends.

• 
  Steven62 is asking Marisol for private information, which she knows she should not share.

• Marisol thought Steven62 already knew her name.

Marisol knows that sharing private information with online-only friends is risky. How should she respond to Steven62's request?

• She should tell Steven62 the truth.

• 
  She should not share her full name and stop talking to Steven62.

• She should give the information only if Steven62 shares, too.

How confident do you feel in your ability to keep online friendships safe?

• I do not feel confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I feel very confident.