The term “netiquette” comes from the combination of two words – “network” and “etiquette.” Accordingly, the definition of netiquette goes as “rules of online behavior,” or “a social code of network communication.”

In this book we will be talking about 8 helpful online tips that we as adult should be aware of what dangers children face when it comes to online chatting and posting.

Always remember the golden rule.

# 1 : Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Whenever you have doubts to do/say something or not, he should stop for a moment and think if he’d like someone to say this to him. One can’t take his words back in real life, once they are said, just like one can’t take back what’s written on the Internet once it is sent – even deleted posts or comments can be screenshotted or cached before removal. It’s also best not to continue a conversation with someone online when you get upset or angry.

#2 : Don’t become involved in cyber-bullying

Over 70% of kids have faced bullying themselves or know someone who has been bullied by their peers at school. Bullying via the internet – cyberbullying. Children may start bullying someone online being encouraged by the thought that no one on the Internet knows their identity, and thus they can say or do anything they want.

# 3 : Mind the problem with posting images

Be careful with what you post on the internet when it comes to pictures. Pictures are personal and some should not be shared when it comes to social media. Respect peoples privacy at all times. Ask an adult if what picture you want to share online is appropriate for you and the people you are sharing it with. Once a picture is sent online, there’s no way of taking it back. Moreover, the recipient can save it, re-sent or re-post.

# 4 : Never reveal your personal information

Educate your children to never reveal any personal information to anyone online, even to people they know. Identity theft is one of the negative things that can happen as a result of sharing personal information with anyone on the internet.

# 5 : Try your best to look good online

Even if other users can’t always see who they are talking to online and judge them by appearance (which makes many people feel more confident online), they will still make up their mind about a person. Minding your grammar, always being polite and respectful to others as well as being an attentive listener – these are some of the basic netiquette rules for kids. Following them, you can gain a positive reputation online and make other users think good of you.

# 6 : Use emojis carefully

Little icons called smilies or emojis are widely known to all users of the World Web. Inserting them into your messages can help other people understand your emotions better, as it is impossible to read facial expressions or body language of another person through the online conversations. At the same time, use emojis carefully and mindfully only in an appropriate context.

# 7 : Respect other users’ time

Reading and typing messages online takes time and effort. Be polite, respect the time other people take to read your texts, and the time they take to reply you. Don’t ignore their messages and don’t take too long to send back your answer. Avoid spreading spam, as many people are annoyed by it. Always mind online etiquette and be just as polite as you would be in real life.