As we are all aware, the power of the Internet does not come without dangers and risks.
Internet predators, cyberbullying, pornography, and identity theft are a handful of crimes infecting the cyber world. Students also need to be aware that information they post on social networking sites is not private and may come back to haunt them in the future.
Visit the websites below to learn more about how to use the Internet safely and ways to protect yourself and your family.
Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media, reviewed by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD
KidsHealth.org
How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media by Sophia Choukas-Bradley Ph.D.
Psychology Today
How to Talk to Tweens About Being Responsible on Social Media, by Candace Howse
U.S. News and World Report
Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages, by writer: Rachel Ehmke and clinical expert: Donna Wick, Ed.D
Child Mind Institute