True or false? The things people say or write can be understood differently by different people.
True
Which of the following is missing from the steps of S-T-O-P? S: Step away. O: OK sites first. . P: Pause and think online.
T: Tell a trusted adult.
Theo is having fun playing Dragons and Knights online. Then he sees a message from another player: "You're ruining the game, stupid! Leave!" What advice would you give Theo?
Report or block the player on the game.
What does the T in the S.T.O.P. strategy mean?
Tell a trusted adult.
What does the O in the S.T.O.P. strategy mean?
OK sites first.
What does the P in the S.T.O.P. strategy mean?
Pause and Think online.
What does the S in the S.T.O.P. strategy mean?
Step away
What does Empathy mean?
To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing.
Why is it important to think of the words we use?
They might hurt others' feelings (make them feel sad, upset, angry)
How would you feel if you received this online message: What are you doing here? You don't belong here!
We would feel badly. It would make us sad and like we weren't welcome to play the game anymore.
How would you feel if you received this online message: You are ruining the game! GO AWAY!
We would feel badly. It would make us sad and like we weren't welcome to play the game anymore.
Why do you think people send online mean messages to people they don't know?
because they're trying to make a joke or because they feel badly themselves and want to take it out on others.
What advice would you give someone to respond to online meanness situation? Remember S-T-O-P.
He/she could stop playing the game, tell a parent or another trusted adult, report the other players to the game.
