Parent Information Page
This parenting job is a big one!! Keeping students healthy and safe is a monumental task, and with the opportunities and exposure the Internet provides today, there are so many additional challenges, especially with the rate at which it changes. Their world is very different from the one we grew up in, and it seems to change faster than we can keep up!
So how do we teach children to harness that power, access the incredible resources and tools available to them, while staying healthy and safe online and becoming good Digital Citizens?
Vigilance - Keeping informed - And staying involved!
Talk to your kids, monitor their activity, and use the plethora of resources available to you. I've provided some links below that provide great information about what's out there and how to talk to your kids. I recommend subscribing to a news feed, like that from Common Sense Media, to stay current on all different forms of media.
So how do we teach children to harness that power, access the incredible resources and tools available to them, while staying healthy and safe online and becoming good Digital Citizens?
Vigilance - Keeping informed - And staying involved!
Talk to your kids, monitor their activity, and use the plethora of resources available to you. I've provided some links below that provide great information about what's out there and how to talk to your kids. I recommend subscribing to a news feed, like that from Common Sense Media, to stay current on all different forms of media.
It's hard to keep up with all the new apps out there and all the different ways kids are using them, but there are ways to be smart about monitoring and teaching our kids about responsible and safe use.
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Not sure when or how to talk to your kids about safe online behavior or how to be a good digital citizen? As soon as your child starts accessing the Internet, they need to start learning what they should and shouldn't do online. Then as there use increases, so too should your involvement. Use this link as a starting point to guide you.
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Use this link to read reviews on apps and more, but no review can substitute parental supervision and involvement.
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Additional Resources
Federal Trade Commission - Protecting Kids Online & Parental Rights and Controls
NetSmartz - A site dedicated to teaching kids about online safety and netiquette through informational text, games, and videos.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection - This National Crime Agency based out of the UK has a Think You Know site, dedicated to teaching kids and informing parents of the dangers online and ways to keep safe.
FBI's Safe Online Surfing - Kids can travel through the Cyber Surf Islands to test their skills. Travel with your kids to maximize the benefits and open up conversation about the dangers out there and how to stay safe.
Click to download the resources below to use with your child.
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