Don’t Get Caught on Tape!

Dec 2, 2025

You might record conversations, calls, or videos thinking its harmless, but have you heard of the privacy laws that protect these actions? Thinking of these rules can be very beneficial before hitting “record.”.

For most states, consent to record is required. Some may only require one person in the conversation to give permission, but typically, everyone involved is required to agree. Recording in public places is usually okay, but private spaces like bathrooms, locker rooms, or someone’s home are completely off-limits without permission. Video recording in public is generally legal, but filming private moments can bring serious legal trouble.

Breaking recording laws can lead you to face fines, civil lawsuits, or even criminal charges. Think: if someone would be upset or embarrassed if the recording were shared, its probably best to ask first.

You Didn’t Post It… But You Shared It

Dec 10, 2025

Think before you press “share.” Even if you weren’t the one to create the post, passing it along can and will land you in serious trouble. Knowing how sharing or reposting harmful content counts as involvement can help you protect yourself and stay away from unnecessary trouble.

Creating harmful content isn’t the only way to face consequences; sharing it can be enough. Forwarding, reposting, or even reacting to content involving bullying, threats, harassment, or explicit images can make you part of the situation. Schools and authorities often treat sharing as participation, especially when it spreads harm.

Even if your intent was “just showing someone,” sharing content can violate school policies or the law. Some cases will carry more serious consequences than others, like those involving explicit images of minors. Understanding that sharing equals responsibility will help teenagers avoid being pulled into situations they never meant to be part of.

Silence Can Get You in Trouble

Dec 20, 2025

Sometimes staying quiet isn’t actually safe. Choosing not to speak up when you become aware of serious threats, bullying, or harassment can put you and others at risk. Knowing how and when to report something will help you protect yourself, those around you, and your rights while keeping your school community safer.

Sometimes staying silent can feel like the safest option, but in some situations, not speaking up can still lead to consequences. If a student is aware of serious threats and chooses not to report them, schools may view that silence as enabling harm. School policies often require students to report safety concerns, especially when someone could be at risk.

Silence doesn’t necessarily mean guilt, but it doesn’t mean innocence either. Schools may choose to discipline students for failing to follow safety rules and for putting others at risk. Report something isn’t about getting someone in trouble, but about keeping yourself and others safe.