You have volunteered to give a presentation to the parents at your child's school about the dangers of the Internet. Which of the following would you include in your recommendations to parents?

Question

Options

• AWarn children to never provide personal information over the Internet.
• BDirect parents to ask other users in the children's chat rooms to provide identification.
• CRemind the parents that the anonymity of chat rooms provides security.
• DTo reduce fear, claim that the threat of predators has been reduced in recent times.

• A
  91% (29)
• B
  6% (2)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Option A is correct because protecting personal information (name, address, school, phone number) is the foundational safety rule for children online - sharing it exposes them directly to predators and identity risks.

B is wrong because chat room users are anonymous and cannot be reliably asked to "provide identification" - anyone can lie, and this creates a false sense of security. C is wrong because anonymity in chat rooms is actually a danger, not a security feature - it allows predators to misrepresent their identity. D is wrong because downplaying threats to "reduce fear" is irresponsible and factually inaccurate; online predator activity remains a serious concern, and informed awareness is the goal of such a presentation.

Memory tip: Think of the acronym STOP - Share nothing personal, Tell a trusted adult, Online strangers are unknown, Predators exploit anonymity - Option A is the only choice that aligns with any part of established internet safety guidance.

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