🎯 Lesson Goal

In this lesson, you will learn:

• How to keep your social media account safe
• What to share and what to keep private
• How to handle friend or follower requests

🧠 Explanation

Social media lets you share photos and messages with friends. But not everyone should see everything you share. Keep some information private, like your home address or phone number. When someone you don’t know asks to be your friend, it is safer not to accept right away. They might not be who they say. Always check with a parent or trusted adult if you are unsure. Use the privacy setting on your social media to control who sees your posts. Only accept friend requests from people you know well. Be careful what you post because once online, it stays there.

📖 Short Story

Anna likes to share pictures on her social media. One day, she accepted a friend request from someone she did not know. This person asked where she goes to school. Anna shared the school name without thinking. Later, she felt uncomfortable because this person sent her strange messages. Anna talked to her parent and changed her privacy settings. Now, only her close friends can see her posts. She also decided not to accept friend requests from people she doesn’t know anymore. Anna feels safer online now.

Example:

For example, when posting a photo, you can choose to share it only with your friends, not the public. Also, before accepting a new friend, ask yourself: Do I know this person? If not, it is better to say no or ask for help.

🧩 Mini Practice

• Look at your social media privacy settings. Are they set so only friends see your posts?
• Think of three things you should not share online. Write them down.
• Next time you get a friend or follower request, check if you know the person well before accepting.

✅ Quick Check

• Why is it important to keep some information private on social media?
• What should you do if you get a friend request from someone you don’t know?