Ages 10 to 13
For parentsThe years their world moves online and their friends start to matter most. These lessons are for you to have with them, and some are made to read together.
What they're ready to learn
Protect yourselfGrooming warning signsCheck yourselfWhat you share and forwardStep inNot joining in, and checking on the target
[Final lines for each path come from the Phase 1 sources.]
Life lessons for 10–13
When an online friend wants a secret[One-line summary, written from the sources]6 sourcesDraft · PlannedDon't forward it, don't pile on[One-line summary, written from the sources]6 sourcesDraft · PlannedLeave the pile-on, check on the target[One-line summary, written from the sources]4 sourcesDraft · Planned
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Coming later: for kidsShort videos and stories children can watch or read with you. Until then, every lesson here is written for you to share in your own words.
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