A Netizen is anyone who uses the internet safely, kindly and wisely. Netivo's free Pathways help every generation get there, at your own pace, with real people to call when you need a hand.

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THE SIX NETIZEN SKILLS

1. Scam Smarts: spot tricks before they cost you. Ask yourself: who is really contacting me, and why the rush?

2. Lock It Down: strong passwords, two-step sign-in and updates keep your accounts yours.

3. Real or Fake?: check news, photos, voices and AI-made content before you believe it or share it.

4. Kind Connections: treat people well online, and know what to do about bullying, harassment or threats.

5. Screen Balance: build healthy habits so technology works for you, not the other way around.

6. Your Digital Trail: know what you post, share and let apps collect, and take control of it.

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PICK YOUR PATHWAY

Every Pathway covers all six skills in a way that fits your stage of life.

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KIDS (AGES 8 TO 12)

Learn the Netizen rule: Stop, Ask, Tell. If something online feels strange, stop, ask a grown-up, and tell them what happened. Start with the Interland game and the family cartoons on our Workshop Videos page.

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TEENS (AGES 13 TO 17)

Level up with free cyber puzzles on picoCTF. If anyone online pressures or threatens you: stop replying, don't pay, save the messages and tell a trusted adult. It is never your fault. Ready to lead? Become a Teen Tech Mentor.

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PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Start with our Parents' Quick Guide, then watch the teen safety videos in the Guardian Portal. Tip: set up your child's apps together, so they learn the why along with the settings.

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ADULTS

Take the Google Phishing Quiz, spend 15 minutes with our Protect Your Accounts checklist, and check Safety News each week for the newest scams.

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SENIORS

Print our Spot a Scam guide for your fridge, watch the FTC videos on our Workshop Videos page, and book a free one-on-one session. Prefer the phone? Call (913) 349-3363.

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THE NETIZEN PROMISE

I will pause before I click, protect my accounts, check before I share, treat people kindly, keep my screen time in balance, and help others become Netizens too.

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BECOME A CERTIFIED NETIZEN

1. Pick your Pathway above and try the activities for each skill.

2. Check off every step on the Certified Netizen checklist.

3. Make the Netizen Promise, then print your certificate and sign it.

Netivo members: show your finished checklist at a workshop or session to get the Certified Netizen badge on your profile.

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FOR TEACHERS, LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

Teach the six skills with our free Netizen Lesson Kits: six ready-to-run lessons, 30 to 45 minutes each, with activities and talk-it-over questions for every age. Free to print, share and teach. Want Netivo to lead a session? Call (913) 349-3363.