Online Safety for Teenagers
In my last post, I promised to come back and share some tips for online safety and your teenagers. Let's face it. Technology is everywhere. You can't keep your teenagers away from it. And, technology in itself is not a bad thing. But, just like anything else, it can be misused or overused. They can stay in touch with family and friends, access resources for school work, take classes online, and even start a business online. At the same time, it has created a whole new breeding ground for bullies and predators. Today's teenagers have been using technology since they were toddlers. It's a different world than what we grew up in. It is important to teach our young people to use the internet responsibly and in a balanced way. So, let's look at ways we can teach this critical skill. 1. Balance is important. On average, tweens and teens spend 6-9 hours using technology (social media, TV, video games, inter...