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Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Help kids learn to recognize harmful gender stereotypes -- and not perpetuate them. 
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Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice...
A MUST read: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
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What parents should understand about technology...
Raising children in a technology-infused world is more than understanding the ins and outs of Facebook, Twitter, and computer games – or about the digital habits of teens. It’s about understanding the relationship of technology, popular culture, and child development. Taylor brings these deeper insights to readers in an easy-to-read, well-written format that is sure to benefit children.
The key for every parent is to facilitate a healthy, balanced relationship with technology – being aware of its pitfalls and helping children integrate media into their lives in positive ways. This is the message of Taylor’s book – and is well worth the read!
Read more, a MUST: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201211/generation-tech-the-good-bad-and-scary
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You can help your child become a responsible, ethical digital citizen with healthy online relationships. To do that, you’ll use the same successful parenting skills that you’re already using at home.
Resilient digital citizens recognize and seek out the 3Cs—appropriate contact, content, and conduct—in all digital settings (e.g., iPods,instant messaging, chat, computer games, game consoles, cell phones, text messaging, webcams).
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Gust MEES
In 21st Century there is a MUST to have basic knowledge about Internet-Safety, Internet-Security, Cyber-Security! Lots of strange words, isn't it? But don't be afraid of that, it is much more easy to stay safe on Internet as YOU might think!
WE need ONLY to have the right reflexes and spend a bit of time to make the first steps. Remember the first steps YOU made and YOUR kids? Took a bit time before YOU were walking ;) Same when learning to stay secure, a bit effort is needed, but certainly worth to do to protect YOUR Kids, right ;)
This website is very interesting, professional and with lots of tips, YOU should watch the videos and read also... First read it and watch the videos and then later together with YOUR Kids, where YOU can explain to them...
Check out also my FREE courses about How To know which websites are trustful, easy to install the FREEWARE (takes ONLY +/- 5 minutes) [install it ALSO on YOUR computer]:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/visual-it-securityteachers-worksheet-part1/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/visual-it-securityworksheet-secure-surfing-part2/
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To help you teach your children to safely and ethically use their digital devices, iKeepSafe has created the following programs:
- http://www.ikeepsafe.org/parents/
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Gust MEES's insight:
In 21st Century it isn't anymore ONLY institutions responsibility, WE are ALL responsible for a more secure Internet and ALSO Education needs to teach the basics of Cyber-Security!
Check my FREE courses, tutorials and curation here:
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
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Dear Parent: Our children are our nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
Unfortunately the same advances in computer and telecommunication technology that allow our children to reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural experiences are also leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/parent-guide/parent-guide
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Cyber-Security:
Download this free guide to get the full list of...
- How to prevent and avoid cyberbullying
- Tips for you teen to prevent sharing too much personal information
- Tips for identifying and dealing with an online predators
Want more safety information for you and your kids? Download this new guide today, hot off the press!
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Instead of bruises and cuts, however, your child may be exposed to inappropriate content, online bullying, or malware. One most recent example is the rogue version of the famous Bad Piggies game app, which lures in victims with the promise of a free version of the game. These and other threats are the troubles you will have to make sure your child steers clear away from.
It’s a parent’s responsibility to ensure that wherever their children are, they remain safe, happy and secure. The Internet, in this respect, is no different than any other playground in the park or at school. It looks harmless, even magical at first glance, but could result in some spills and tears if kids are left unsupervised around it.
Read more, a MUST:
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Thanks to http://www.scoop.it/t/new-learning-ny-laering for this link!
Very interesting, a MUST read:
===> In this digital age, it's important for kids to develop media-literacy skills early on. Parents, relatives, teachers, and other adult mentors are uniquely positioned to help kids analyze the gender messages they see on TV, at the movies, in ads, in games, and online — and to encourage them not to perpetuate harmful stereotypes. <===