Cyber Issues

Cyber Issues
Smartphones, Social media, Character Development
October 22, 2009
Parent Association Enrichment

Let’s place things in perspective!

Living Stats

Smart phones

Power of the Smartphone
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/21/how-the-iphone-is-blowing-everyone-else-away-in-charts/

Sexting
22% of teen girls and 20% of teen boys have sent nude or semi-nude photos of themselves
22% of teens admit that technology makes them personally more forward and aggressive
38% say exchanging sexy content makes dating or hooking up with others more likely
29% believe those exchanging sexy content are “expected” to date or hook up

Starting at younger ages
Social networking

Is it really that bad?

Core Values
Character and personal integrity as the defining characteristics of a St. Christopher’s education
Helping boys develop intellectually, physically, and spiritually
A culture built on caring, nurturing relationships
Commitment to serving the community

Hardly

It’s all about…

Check out:
Did You Know 4.0
http://tinyurl.com/rbcge7
Mashable.com-the social media guide
http://mashable.com/category/how-to-web/
AllFacebook.com
http://www.allfacebook.com/
Which Is Epidemic -- Sexting or Worrying About It?
http://tinyurl.com/djsep6
Common Sense Media
http://tinyurl.com/ddyave
Your Digital Footprint is like a diamond, it’s forever
http://tinyurl.com/yg76mjt
Want to learn more?

Everyone knows your name
http://tinyurl.com/2xsyab
Bulletin Board
http://tinyurl.com/yz83a7l
Cyberbullying
http://tinyurl.com/yzmewwd
"Sexting" Epidemic - Parents Investigate Teens Sending Racy/Nude Texts & E-mails
http://tinyurl.com/yh7hb4b
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Cyber Issues

by Hiram Cuevas on Oct 28, 2009

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