Family Internet Safety Agreement

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Purpose of This Agreement

This agreement is designed to help our family use technology in a way that is safe, balanced, and respectful. By signing this agreement, family members commit to following these guidelines and supporting each other in developing healthy digital habits.

Our Family Values for Technology Use

As a family, we value:

• Open communication about our online experiences

• Privacy and protecting our personal information

• Balance between screen time and other activities

• Treating others online with kindness and respect

• Using technology to learn and grow, not just for entertainment

• Family time without digital distractions

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Screen Time Guidelines

• Weekday screen time limits:

• Weekend screen time limits:

• Screen-free times (meals, bedtime, etc.):

• Screen-free zones in our home:

• Consequences for not following screen time limits:

Internet Safety Rules

• We will not share personal information online (full name, address, phone number, school name, passwords) without parent approval.

• We will talk to parents about any online interactions that make us uncomfortable.

• We will not meet anyone in person whom we've met online without parent approval and supervision.

• We will not post or send photos without checking with parents first.

• We will use privacy settings on all apps and platforms.

• We will not use anonymous messaging or dating apps.

• Additional rules:

Social Media Guidelines

• Approved social media platforms:

• Age-based restrictions:

• Parental monitoring approach:

• Rules about who can be added as friends/followers:

• Content that should not be posted or shared:

Device Management

• Where devices will be charged overnight:

• Times when devices must be turned in:

• Rules about device use in bedrooms:

• How we'll handle notifications/alerts:

• App download and purchase policy:

Digital Citizenship

• We will treat others with respect online.

• We will not participate in cyberbullying, harassment, or spreading rumors.

• We will think carefully before posting or sharing content.

• We understand that what goes online can be permanent.

• We will respect others' privacy and not share content about them without permission.

• We will give credit when using others' work (images, text, etc.).

• Additional rules:

Accountability and Transparency

• Parents have the right to review children's online activities and messages if there are safety concerns.

• How violations of this agreement will be handled:

• How we'll regularly check in on this agreement:

• When the agreement will be reviewed and updated: