Kindness Counts Online
Rhema Sophia learns that words on a screen can still hurt real feelings. When a mean comment appears and Glitch pushes her to reply with something mean, Byte reminds her that Digital Defenders do not spread hurt. Kids learn to pause, avoid sending mean messages back, save hurtful messages, and tell a trusted adult.
For parents and teachers
Kindness Counts Online: Cyberbullying and kindness online
For kids ages 4 to 12. Watch together, then use these to keep the conversation going.
What your child learns
Words online can hurt as much as words in person.
Be kind online, and do not join in when someone is being mean.
If someone is hurtful, tell a trusted adult and do not reply.
Talk about it
How would you feel if someone wrote something mean about you?
What can you do if you see someone being unkind in a game or chat?
Who can you go to for help if someone is mean to you online?
Try this at home
Practise kind replies together for a few online situations.
Show your child how to block and report in the apps they use.
Teaching this in class? See Digital Defender for schools · Internet safety for kids, the full guide