My sister's kid asked me why I have a password on my phone and it made me think

I was babysitting my nephew, he's 8, and he grabbed my phone to play a game. He got confused when it asked for my passcode. He said, 'But it's just your phone, who would take it?' I told him it's not just about someone stealing it, it's about all the stuff inside. I explained how if I lost it, someone could get into my email, my bank app, and even my photos. His eyes got wide and he said, 'Oh, so it's like a lock on your diary.' That simple idea hit different. I always thought of it as a basic step, but framing it for a kid made me realize I should explain it better to other people, not just do it. It's not just a tech thing, it's protecting your private stuff. How do you guys explain basic security stuff to people who don't get it?

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henderson.eva7d ago

like a lock on your diary" is such a perfect way to put it.

ryanj606d ago

Right? That feeling is so real.