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Online Reputation

Is sharing really caring?

In this lesson, children learn how the actions someone takes online, including the content they share and the comments they make, can affect their online reputation.

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Parent Information

For information on sharing online, important resources and a quiz to complete on your own or with your child, download these fast facts.

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Interactive Learning

Most commonly completed in your child’s school, Interactive Learning provides children with interactive activities to learn about the topic. Start here if you would like to see what they are learning or would like to go through the activities with your child at home.

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Once Upon Online

This quick story-based activity lets your child make choices that could be risky in real life so they can learn about the consequences in a safe space. Have them complete this journey on their own or complete it together to see where you both wind up. A great route for discussion.

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Parent tips

  • Think: Talk about how sharing online can affect friendships


    - Explain that sharing photos or videos of friends without asking can sometimes upset or embarrass them.
    - Ask children how they would feel if someone posted a photo of them without permission.

  • Check: Encourage children to ask before sharing photos or videos


    - Help children understand that even if something seems funny or harmless, the person in the photo might not want others to see it.
    - Remind them that posts can spread quickly once shared online.

  • Choose: Help children make thoughtful decisions about what they post


    - Encourage children to think about whether their posts show kindness and respect for others.
    - Talk about how their choices online contribute to their online reputation

  • Act: Support children if something is shared without permission

    Let children know they can come to you if someone shares a photo or message about them that makes them uncomfortable. Help them resolve the situation calmly, such as asking for the content to be removed or reporting it if needed. As children begin using phones and messaging apps more independently, learning to share responsibly helps them build positive relationships online and offline.