Cyber Pals
Can you ever know if a cyber pal is a male or a female? Will you ever know how old they are? The anwser to these questions are NO you can never know for sure. That's the difference to someone you know on the internet and someone you know at school. You should treat people on the internet like strangers that you meet on the street. Never tell them private information about yourself without asking permission first.
Choose Chat and Messaging Just for Kids
If you want to talk on the internet, visit websites that are just for kids. Most of these sites have adult monitors. A monitor will keep the chat on topic and makes sure everyone uses good manners and makes sure that they are not rude.