You may think that it would be safer to write your real name on your game profile or social media. I feel like the school name also makes it easier to find friends from the same school.
Even small pieces of personal information can become risky when they are connected together online.
A little information can lead
Name, school, grade, place where you live, lessons, and shops you often go to. Once you gather this information little by little, it becomes easier for people who don't know you to imagine you.
Uniforms, name tags, school gates, and local signs may be visible in photos and posts. Even if you don't realize it, information is surprisingly available to you.
It is important to have the courage not to
It's not "it's okay because everyone is writing it". The important thing is that if you don't have to worry about it, don't. There are many situations where a nickname is sufficient.
On the internet, think about protecting yourself first rather than getting people to know about you. Even if you want to delete it later, it may not disappear completely.
Check your profile and posts to see if there is any information that reveals your real name, school name, and location.
At Digital Kodomo BASE, we are also cultivating children's ability to protect their information so that they can have fun using digital technology. Not showing up is not weakness, it's wisdom.