Child pornography and non-consensual distribution of intimate images.
This is a concept we need to explain more clearly to everyone—especially minors. Many don’t realize that even if you're underage yourself, sharing or possessing certain types of photos involving others can still be illegal and harmful. It’s not just about personal choices; it’s about understanding consent, privacy, and the law.
Think carefully before you post. Anything you share online can stay there a long time, even after you delete it.
This is a concept I wish had been taught earlier. A lot of people post things when they’re young that can reflect poorly on them later. I didn’t learn about this until my senior year, when we were taught that colleges and employers might look at your social media to get a sense of who you are. It really made me think about how important it is to be intentional with what we share online.
It’s good practice to ask permission before sharing a picture of someone else. In a Kaspersky Lab survey, 58% of people reported feeling upset or uncomfortable when a photo of them was shared that they didn’t want made public.
I agree this is an important practice to teach our students. Photos and videos taken at school are a big part of their daily lives, but they don’t always consider who might be in the background or whether that person would want to be publicly shared. Helping students think critically about consent and privacy is essential.