Online Friendships

Kids are making friends online with people they’ve never met.

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Exciting? Yes. Worrisome? Absolutely.

The New Reality

Teens now spend more time with friends online than in person. (Pew Research)

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Benefits

Connect teens globally Offer emotional support Build communities 

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Risks

Cyberbullying   Privacy issues Screen addiction Grooming & sextortion

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Safe Online Friendships

Build trust  Communicate openly Set screen time Use tools like Mobicip

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