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The person you play with online might be genuinely great — but online personas don’t always reflect reality

📌 Tip 31 of 72 🏷️ gaming 👶 Ages 3–5

The person you play with online might be genuinely great — but online personas don’t always reflect reality.

If someone you’ve only met in a game starts asking for personal information — your school, your address, photos of you, or anything that feels private — that’s a red flag.

A real friend respects boundaries.

End the conversation and tell a trusted adult.

💬 Talk to your kid about this

Ask your child: "What would you do if someone in a game offered you free items in exchange for your password?"

Learn cybersecurity interactively

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