From child exploitation to bubble wrapped kids

From Child Exploitation to Bubble Wrapped Kids Larry Magid Co-Director ConnectSafely.orgCreative Commons images from Flickr Safer Internet Day Moscow, February 2012

We’ve come a long way in some countries, but … • There is such a thing as being “too protective” • Risk is inevitable, the question is how to manage it • We need to strike a balance between protection and freedom • Teach critical thinking so that people learn to manage their own risks

As we think about how to protect children, we need to consider the rights of the child"The child shall have the right tofreedom of expression; this right shallinclude freedom to seek, receive andimpart information and ideas of allkinds, regardless of frontiers, eitherorally, in writing or in print, in theform of art, or through any othermedia of the childs choice.”Article 13 of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child

We need to understand risk, not exaggerate it• Of course there are risks online, but they are not anything new or special• Pay attention to the research• Include children in the discussion• Understand the limits of regulation and the benefits of education

In the U.S., the rise of the Web has notresulted in increased victimization of children Blue line represents 58% decline in child sex abuse from 1992 to 2008. Source: Updated Trends in Child Maltreatment, 2008: Finkelhor, Jones and Shattuck: Crimes Against Children Research Center

Moving right alongThe Internet Safety Technical Task Force found that: “Bullying and harassment, most often by peers, are the most salient threats that minors face, both online and offline.” Which lead to …

Cyberbullying Panic!

Cyberbullying is a problem, but most children are neither victims nor monsters • Not every interaction that makes kids uncomfortable is bullying • While some are very vulnerable, most children are reasonably resilient • Across Europe, 6% of 9-to-16-year-old Internet users have been bullied online. 3% confess to having bullied others • Far more have been bullied offline, with 19% saying they have been bullied, and 12% saying them have bullied someone else** EU Kids Online

Sexting PanicA 2008 survey found that 20% of teens had sent or posted“nude or semi-nude images of themselves” Which led to stories like this:

But a 2011 U.S. study found • 1.3% sent an image where they showed breasts, genitals or someone’s bottom • 2.5% sent an image where they were nude or partially nudeSource: Crimes Against Children Research Center, Dec , 2011

Ultimately, the best filter runs between the child’s ears, not on a device or a networkProtection that lasts a lifetime Training wheels for young kids

Talk with your children• Parents should talk with their children. Ask the kids about what they do online, what they consider to be the risks and what strategies they’re already using• Don’t overreact if your child tells you about problems online. You want them to feel comfortable bringing issues to your attention

Basic advice for kids & teensBe your own person. Dont let friends or strangers pressure you tobe someone you arent.Be nice online. People who are nasty and aggressive online are atgreater risk of being bullied or harassed themselves.Think about what you post. Sharing provocative photos or intimatedetails online, even in private emails, can cause you problems lateron.Passwords are private. Dont share your password even withfriendsDont talk about sex with strangers. Dont lead them on - you don’twant to be the target of a predators groomingAvoid in-person meetings. The only way someone can physicallyharm you is if youre both in the same locationBe smart when using a cellphone. All the same tips apply withphones. Be careful who you give your number to and how you useyou’re phone’s camera, location services, apps, and other features Adapted from ConnectSafely’s Social Web Tips for Teens

Thank you! Larry Magidlarry@connectsafely.orgFor more see, OS3.ConnectSafely.org These slides are online at ConnectSafely.org/nobubble

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