Principles for avoiding risky online relationships:
#1Change It Up: If something feels like it might be getting risky, it probably is. But if you're not sure, try changing the subject, making a joke, or saying you want to talk about something else. If you still feel pressured by or uncomfortable with the situation, you need to take further action.
#2 Log off or quit: You need to remember that at any time you can just stop typing and log off if a conversation gets uncomfortable online. You can also take action to block or report another user or create a new account - whether for email, IM, or a virtual world- to avoid contact with that person again.
#3 Know that its ok to feel embarrassed or confused: It's not always easy to make sense of situations that make you feel uncomfortable online. Nor is it easy to ask for help if you feel embarrassed about what you've experienced. These feelings are normal, and it's okay to talk about them.
#4 talk to a friend or trusted adult: Don't be afraid to reach out. Even if you feel you can handle a tricky situation alone, it's always a good idea to turn to friends, parents, teachers, coaches, and counselors for support.
#5 be "straight up": if you feel extremely uncomfortable you can always "straight up" tell the person so. remember you don't owe them anything and they have no control over you.
#6 contact your school or local police department about the situation: Sometimes, when you really don't know what to do and your situation has gotten out of your hands, you have to contact either your school or local police department in order to handle the situation properly. these organizations have the tools to do so.
Sheyna Questions:
#1 how did you meet nick? and how often did you talk to him?
A. Sheyna met nick while working as a cit at a summer camp, nick was a counselor and you barely talked with him while at camp.
#2 is nick older than you? by how much?
A. Nick is older than you, he is eighteen, and you are fourteen, leaving a 4 year difference
#3 has nick ever asked you to keep your relationship secret? in what way?
A. yes he has, he asked you to keep the relationship a complete secret, meaning only you and him know about it
#4 have you ever felt uncomfortable with anything nick has asked you to do?
A. yes
Grace questions:
#5 does it seem like nick is manipulating Sheyna? why or why not?
A. yes, he has manipulated her in many ways wether it be by imposing a sort of "need to" feeling with his questions, or how he has her hide everything and keeps her sort of trapped and secluded from her friends and family
#6 Why might this be a sensitive issue for Sheyna?
A. Sheyna may eventually feel embarrassed, upset, or used, also, Sheyna might feel embarrassed about what she's experienced.
#7 What advice would you give Sheyna about her relationship with nick?
A. I would advise Sheyna to break off the relationship with nick and cut all ties to him or the summer camp, make it extremely hard for him to attempt to find you again.
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