Generation Internet
Some children may have a digital footprint before they are even born, with photos appearing of them before birth, maybe taking selfies on your phone by two and who knows a phone by five years old. What does it mean to be born in generation internet? 23% of children...
Digital Footprints can Last a Lifetime
Tread carefully, digital footprints can last a lifetime It’s tempting to share family moments online, it may be funny also, but how will your future teen feel about that cute toddler shot? In 2009, David DeVore posted a video of his young son still woozy after a trip...
Advice by age 11-13 year olds
Have free and frank discussions Encourage your child to talk to you about how they use the internet and show you what they do. Discuss with them the kinds of things they might come across. A good time to talk is when they get a new device or mention a new website....
Advice by age 6-10
Agree boundaries Be clear what your child can and can’t do online – where they can use the internet, how much time they can spend online, the sites they can visit and the type of information they can share. Agree with your child when they can have a mobile phone or...