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A new friend in an online game asks where you go to school. What should you do?

Keep your school name private, unless your parents say it is OK.

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  1. Tell them, they seem nice
  2. Keep it private ✔
  3. Tell them if they ask twice

Why: Your full name, address, phone number and school name are private. Only share them online if your parents say it is OK.

Huh, didn't know that: KidsHealth's never-share list also includes your parents' names and photos of you or your family.

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Answer: Keep it private. Your full name, address, phone number and school name are private. Only share them online if your parents say it is OK.

  1. Nemours KidsHealth: Online Safety (for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/online-id.html
    Never share this information online (unless your parents say it’s OK)
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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