Grade 8 English: Online Exploitation of Children

According to the passage, children can protect themselves by sharing personal information with strangers online.

The passage advises parents to monitor their children's online activity.

The passage suggests implementing stricter privacy settings on social media platforms.

The passage states that the percentage of children using TikTok is consistently lower in Lebanon compared to Syria.

The passage mentions that parents should have open conversations with their children about online risks.

The passage suggests providing regular education on digital literacy and online safety in schools.

The passage advises children to ignore suspicious activities online.

Syria and Lebanon have seen a decrease in the percentage of children using TikTok over the past three years.

The passage states that the term 'monitor' means to protect someone from harm.

The passage suggests using parental control software to ensure online safety.

The internet has endless possibilities, but also dangers, especially for children, who can be exploited by individuals using platforms like TikTok.
These individuals use tactics to gain children's trust, such as creating fake profiles, pretending to share common interests, and sending friendly messages to build a relationship.
Once they establish a connection, they may start asking children to do things they wouldn't normally do, making it harder for children to recognize the danger.

Children should be cautious of strangers online, even if they seem friendly at first.
They should never share personal information with strangers online and be cautious about accepting friend requests or messages from unknown people.
If they feel uncomfortable or scared, they should talk to a trusted adult for support and guidance.

Parents play a critical role in keeping their children safe online.
They should have open and honest conversations with their children about the risks of interacting with strangers online and set clear rules about internet use.
They should also monitor their children's online activity and be alert of who they're talking to and what they're doing online.

Both children and parents need to be aware of the dangers online and take steps to protect themselves.
By working together and staying on guard, children and parents can help protect against the dangers of online exploiters and keep everyone safe while using platforms like TikTok.