Your group chat just exploded. A screenshot dropped. What is your next move?Most internet safety books are boring lectures that kids ignore. Socratic Screens is different. It isn't a rulebook; it is a tactical field manual for the digital world.Written specifically for Middle School students (Grades 6-8), this book uses realistic "Chat Episodes" to simulate the high-pressure social dynamics students face every day-from viral clips and pile-ons to exclusion and rumors.Inside Book 1, students will learn: The C.L.E.A.R. Ladder: A 5-step framework to slow down and analyze drama before reacting.Screenshot Forensics: How to spot missing context, cropped timestamps, and manipulated proof.The 10-Second Pause: How to override the algorithm's design to trigger rage and urgency.Real Scripts: Exact copy-and-paste replies to de-escalate fights, set boundaries, and stop rumors without losing social standing.Topics Covered: The Screenshot SpiralThe Viral Clip & RagebaitThe "Free Gift" DM ScamThe "Secret Side Chat"The Rumor LoopStop lecturing. Start strategizing. Give students the tools they need to survive and thrive online.