Internet Safety

In today’s digital age, children and teenagers are more connected than ever through smartphones, social media, and online platforms. While technology offers countless educational and social benefits, it also exposes young users to various risks such as cyberbullying, online predators, inappropriate content, and privacy breaches.

Parents being actively informed about their children's online and phone activity is crucial for ensuring their safety, mental health, and responsible digital behavior. By staying aware, parents can guide their children in making smart choices, recognizing danger signs, setting healthy boundaries, and developing a balanced relationship with technology.

Open and ongoing communication between parents and children fosters trust and encourages kids to share concerns before problems escalate. Informed parental involvement not only helps in preventing potential harm but also equips children with the skills to navigate the digital world responsibly and independently in the long run.

Please explore the links below from the Department of Homeland Security for an internet safety checklist and more information about the dangers of the internet and the available methods to protect your child from the dangers of the internet.

https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/25_0904_k2p_internet-safety-checklist.pdf

https://www.dhs.gov/know2protect

To see how the Baker County School District promotes internet safety through a variety of methods, please visit School Board Policy 3.225.