Kids today face a very different set of challenges. There’s a whole new landscape where a child’s relationship with technology and normal sexual development overlap, with a whole new set of experiences online. And they need your help to navigate it safely.
Whether this is your first time talking to your child or you’ve broached a topic before, here are some areas to learn more about and guide conversations.
Talking openly with your kids not only increases their knowledge about the topic but their willingness to tell you when issues come up. These conversation starters and discussion guides can help guide uncomfortable but critical conversations.
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What do your friends use their phone / tablet for?
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Start Talking About Social Media & Platforms
Now is the time to talk about how devices and apps are used and the pros/cons of having your own device. Give real life examples. The point at this age is to engage and educate.
Have you ever seen anything online that you knew was for adults and not for kids?
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Start Talking About Social Media & Platforms
Now is the time to talk about how devices and apps are used and the pros/cons of having your own device. Give real life examples. The point at this age is to engage and educate.
Let me tell you about my favorite things to do on my phone / tablet.
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All About Device Access
Get an early understanding of what your kid wants to do online, and what having a device in their hands means—for them and for you. This is a great opportunity to bring up any concerns you might have.
Get an early understanding of what your kid wants to do online, and what having a device in their hands means—for them and for you. This is a great opportunity to bring up any concerns you might have.
You’re getting your own tablet / phone, let’s talk about what that means.
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All About Device Access
Get an early understanding of what your kid wants to do online, and what having a device in their hands means—for them and for you. This is a great opportunity to bring up any concerns you might have.
Now is the time to talk about how devices and apps are used and the pros/cons of having your own device. Give real life examples. The point at this age is to engage and educate.
Start setting an expectation for kids to avoid talking to people online that they don’t know in person, and that they should come to you if a stranger tries to talk to them.
What do your friends use their phone / tablet for?
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Start Talking About Social Media & Platforms
Now is the time to talk about how devices and apps are used and the pros/cons of having your own device. Give real life examples. The point at this age is to engage and educate.
