It was 2004 when I saw the surge in young people flack to the Internet. Promises of new friendships, games, and a constant stream of information enticed even the most innocent of users, leaving the onus of teaching our children about online use to peers and unprepared parents. It wasn’t our fault! This bullet train ran over even those of us who consider ourselves to be tech-savvy. It’s so hard to parent in a world we ourselves weren’t parented… We don’t know what questions to ask or what dangers our children may be facing.
Her story, the aftermath, and teen culture. Read the full story, then take a moment to come back to the site to learn HOW to talk to your children about bullying so they learn to stand up for themselves and others! How to Prevent Cyber-bullying:
Are they over-connected and over-sexed? Is it Social Media causing a relational demise? Take a look and you tell me!
How to be plugged in without being rude: The pros solve modern conundrums. You run into someone you know while listening to your iPod. Do you need to remove both earbuds to talk to her?
To post or not to post... Something to think about before you post pictures of your kids (or someone else's child).
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Lori Getz, M.A.Lori is a mother, educator and Internet Safety advocate. She talks to families about healthy relationships with technology! Archives
November 2021
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