Anyone who uses the internet has a digital footprint—a trail they leave behind. It includes anything you post or that is posted about you. Your digital footprint can be searched, copied, and shared. It can also be permanent. That’s why experts say it’s important to keep your footprint positive.
Doing that isn’t always easy. Most social media apps require that users be at least 13 years old. Younger kids need a parent or guardian to set up an account with them and monitor it. But even with the help of an adult, navigating the digital universe can be tricky.
“There are going to be many ,” says social media expert Emily Weinstein. “There’s no one rule that will save us from every situation.”
Luckily, Weinstein, along with a few Scholastic News readers, has some tips for how to be a good .