WOODBRIDGE, NJ– Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) participated in Google’s Online Safety Roadshow, an innovative program designed to teach young adults how to stay safe on the internet, at Fords Middle School in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Congressman Pallone highlighted the importance of carefully considering what is being shared with others online and the lasting impacts that even seemingly small actions can have on the internet.
“In a world where technology is constantly evolving, it is important that we talk to our children continuously about being safe online,” said Congressman Pallone. “While the internet is a powerful tool that has profoundly changed the way we learn, do business and receive information, young adults should also have a healthy awareness of the permanence that comes with a simple click of a button. By having open discussions with our children about these realities, we can help them develop responsible behaviors online from an early age.”
Today’s assembly was one stop on Google’s Online Safety Roadshow, a program designed to educate both parents and students on how to stay safe and secure on the web. The program also aims to teach middle school students how to be smart about the content they share online. It focuses on important skills, like creating a safe and memorable password, understanding how to adjust privacy settings, and avoiding scams online.
