The Fake Friend Request
Rhema-Sophia begins Season 2 with her older brother, Markanthony. When a friendly-looking profile named SunnyStar99 sends her a friend request, Byte reminds her that not everyone online is who they say they are. Kids learn the rule: Stop. Check. Ask before you add.
For parents and teachers
The Fake Friend Request: Friend requests
For kids ages 4 to 12. Watch together, then use these to keep the conversation going.
What your child learns
Not every friendly profile is a real friend.
The rule: Stop. Check. Ask before you add.
Only accept requests from people you know in real life, with a parent’s OK.
Talk about it
What makes a friend request look suspicious?
What does "Stop. Check. Ask" mean to you?
Who should you check with before adding someone new?
Try this at home
Go through your child’s friends or contacts list together and talk about each one.
Set friend requests to "ask a parent" where the app allows it.
Teaching this in class? See Digital Defender for schools · Internet safety for kids, the full guide