Description
This parent/Caregiver module focuses on all things digital. Your child in Middle/High School has now entered the peak of their digital media lives, where cell phone ownership doubles, video game use explodes, and social media use becomes problematic.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
- The permanence of online posts/activity
- The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
- Relevant trends in your district/general area, information children may encounter while online and how to address it effectively
- Vault apps and how to detect them
- Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
- The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behavior as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
- Recommendations for family rules/conversations, parental controls, family tech plans, as well as suggestions for monitoring your tween/teen’s digital life
- A snapshot of concerning apps and platforms will be provided to equip you with your digital parenting strategy
At this age, children encounter situations that will challenge their independence. Parents/Caregivers have an important role to play in providing support and guidance during critical periods.
You will also receive an interactive resource guide.