privacy

Overshare Overload

It's Bubbles' birthday and she's posting everything: where she is, when she'll leave and the number on her door. Sharkley turns her posts into a treasure map, Zola covers the race live, and Agent Phish helps her make it all private before he gets there.

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Today's rule: Post it later, not live.

What kids learn

Your posts can add up to a map
Keep addresses, schools and plans private
Make your account private and turn off location tags

Quiz time

Can you get them all?

When is the safest time to post party photos?

Which of these is okay to share in public?

Play the game

📍 Post It Later

Is this post safe to share, or is it a clue on a treasure map?

For parents & teachers

Talk about it together

Explain that separate posts can add up to a map: where you are, when you'll be out, and where you live.
Post holiday and party photos after you've left, not live.
Turn off location tags and check backgrounds for school logos, street names and house numbers.
Set children's accounts to private and review followers together.

Oversharing Online: Helping Kids Post Safely

One post says where you are. Another says when you'll leave. Another shows your front door. Together they can tell a stranger far more than anyone meant to share.

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