Question

2. At lunch, you are sitting with your friend who tells you about someone she has been

chatting with online. She tells you that they have exchanged pictures, are the same age,
and have similar interests. She then tells you she is planning to meet them at the park
after school. You know that this is a very bad idea but aren't sure what to do. You have a
few hours to formulate a plan on how to talk your friend out of going. Use what you have
learned about online safety to construct an argument for convincing your friend not to
meet this person. Include whether you think it is important to tell a trusted adult about
the incident, even if you know it would upset your friend.

Answer 1

I understand why you feel like you want to meet this person. It's easy to get attached to someone online and feel like you have a connection, but it's important to remember that you can't really know who you are talking to and what their intentions are. Meeting them in person is dangerous and could put you in serious danger.

I think it's important to tell a trusted adult about this. Even if it will upset your friend, it's the safest thing to do. This way, you have someone else who is looking out for you and can help you make the safest decision possible. It's also important to remember that this person does not need to know where you live or any other personal information about you. Safety should always come first...