Ok, using this analogy on a blog where I’m commonly writing about “phishing” (where a stranger tricks people into giving up their private information) probably isn’t my brightest idea!
But … I’ll continue with the analogy anyhow.
We can give our kids fish for dinner tonight, or we can teach them to fish for a lifetime. OR – we can protect them online today while we’re with them, or we can teach them the skills they need to make good decisions while we’re not there!
I found a great resource a while back, and I’d like to share it. Netsmartz.gov seems to be the most up to date, kid friendly (and parent friendly) site that I’ve seen addressing the area of internet safety. Here’s an example of what is available
But … I’ll continue with the analogy anyhow.
We can give our kids fish for dinner tonight, or we can teach them to fish for a lifetime. OR – we can protect them online today while we’re with them, or we can teach them the skills they need to make good decisions while we’re not there!
I found a great resource a while back, and I’d like to share it. Netsmartz.gov seems to be the most up to date, kid friendly (and parent friendly) site that I’ve seen addressing the area of internet safety. Here’s an example of what is available
NSTeens - Terrible tEXt
Some teens say and do terrible things to each other online
because they don’t see the direct effects of their actions. So what should you
do if you’re cyberbullied? Watch the NSTeens
in their latest video, “Terrible tEXT,” about a
young girl who is troubled when a cyberbully sends mean text messages to her
cell phone at all hours of the day and night.
Visit NSTeens.org.
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