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- 1. FD SMS icons 1 https://learn.extension.org/events/2563 What the Tech?: Thinking about Technology & Parenting
- 2. Connecting military family service providers and Cooperative Extension professionals to research and to each other through engaging online learning opportunities www.extension.org/militaryfamilies MFLN Intro 2 Sign up for webinar email notifications at www.extension.org/62831
- 3. Today’s Presenters 3 Bari Sobelson, MS, LMFT •Social Media and Webinar Coordination Specialist for the Family Development team of the Military Families Learning Network. •Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Georgia •Has served families in their homes, private practice, and other settings and has worked in early intervention as a service coordinator and early intervention specialist. Kacy Mixon, PhD, LMFT •Assistant Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy Dept. at Valdosta State University where she teaches and provides clinical supervision to therapists-in-training. •Project Director for the Family Development concentration area of the Military Families Learning Network •Her trainings, presentations and courses focus primarily on family violence, trauma, military families, and foster-care transitions.
- 4. What the Tech?: Thinking about Technology & Parenting By Bari Sobelson, MS, LMFT & Kacy Mixon, PhD, LMFT 4
- 6. Digital Citizenship 6 http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html “…the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.”
- 7. Respect, Educate and Protect (REPs) 7 REP Principles: oRespect Yourself/Respect Others oEducate Yourself/Connect with Others oProtect Yourself/Protect Others http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html
- 8. Family Contracts & Activities 8 Family (Parent & Child Contracts) •http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/ParentContract.pdf •http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/KidPledge1.pdf Learning Activities (for children/adolescents) •http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/GuideAct2.pdf http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Resources.html “…the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.”
- 9. We want to hear from YOU! What are good things that technology has to offer to children and families? 9
- 11. Educational Tool VS. Kurzweil Education’s 5 Positive Effects Technology has on Teaching and Learning: o Supplemental Teaching Tools o Motivates Students to Learn o Students Can Learn at Their Own Pace o Additional Resources for Students o Prepares Children for the Future 11 https://blog.kurzweiledu.com/2015/02/12/5-positive-effects-technology-has-on-teaching-learning/ http s:/ /pix ab ay .com /e n/li bra ry-b oo ks- kno wle dg e-in fo rma tion -11 47 815 / https://pixabay.com/en/ipad-technology-tablet-1126136/
- 12. Communication Tool o Keeping in touch with people in the community o Maintaining distance relationships (deployments) • Sandboxx, Tango, DocuSign, MyMilitaryLife, MyLunchMoney, Postagram (http://taskandpurpose.com/7-simple-tools-that-have-changed-deployments-for-military-families/) o Resources for everyone (support groups, Informational, etc.) 12 http://bit.ly/27bcmYy
- 13. Entertainment o Access to television, movies, etc. o Internet gaming o Apps on tablets and smart phones 13 https://pixabay.com/en/game-video-gaming-controller-hands-1232879/
- 14. Information Sharing Social media has been helpful in getting information distributed quickly and efficiently. Examples – earthquake in Nepal in 2015, latest terror attack in Brussels, Paris attacks 14
- 15. Accessibility Telemedicine: The use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status. Telemedicine includes a growing variety of applications and services using two- way video, email, smart phones, wireless tools and other forms of tele-communications technology. 15 (www.americantelemed.org) http://bit.ly/2497pLD
- 16. Accessibility “Telemedicine in a military setting… allows medics and physicians who are deployed with soldiers to treat and assess a wider range of patients. In an environment where troops may be scattered across a miles-wide deployment zone, this can be a literal lifesaver, preventing physicians from having to spend the time and money transferring themselves from patient to patient. Second… telemedicine technology can enable efficient communication and consultation between those who deployed abroad and practitioners … in the U.S.” - http://www.amdtelemedicine.com/blog/article/telemedicine-huge-ally-military-clinics “Telemedicine [can] improve health service delivery in medically underserved areas in both rural and urban settings. It enables remote interactions among providers and between providers and patients… link distant sites with more resource-rich sites of care [and] has the potential to improve pediatric care by increasing access to pediatric specialists and services.” - http://www.hrsa.gov/healthit/toolbox/childrenstoolbox/crosssectorplanning/telemedicine.html 16
- 17. Accessibility “Telemedicine in a military setting… allows medics and physicians who are deployed with soldiers to treat and assess a wider range of patients. In an environment where troops may be scattered across a miles-wide deployment zone, this can be a literal lifesaver, preventing physicians from having to spend the time and money transferring themselves from patient to patient. Second… telemedicine technology can enable efficient communication and consultation between those who deployed abroad and practitioners … in the U.S.” - http://www.amdtelemedicine.com/blog/article/telemedicine-huge-ally-military-clinics “Telemedicine [can] improve health service delivery in medically underserved areas in both rural and urban settings. It enables remote interactions among providers and between providers and patients… link distant sites with more resource-rich sites of care [and] has the potential to improve pediatric care by increasing access to pediatric specialists and services.” - http://www.hrsa.gov/healthit/toolbox/childrenstoolbox/crosssectorplanning/telemedicine.html 17
- 18. Accessibility Access for students with disabilities: “Technology can be the great equalizer in a classroom with diverse learners. Whereas teachers can find it difficult to differentiate instruction for 30+ … “assistive technology”… can help teachers personalize lessons and skills enhancement to each child. Children with learning disabilities often have better technology skills than their teachers and are drawn to computers and other gadgets... For children with physical disabilities, technology can give access… previously closed to them. E-readers help students turn book pages without applying dexterity, and voice adaptive software can help students answer questions without needing to write. Computers are engaging and more advanced than the typical modified lesson allows. The widely-used teacher education textbook Educating Exceptional Children has a special section in each chapter focused on assistive technology explaining how it is used with exceptionalities ranging from giftedness to autism.” - http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/6917 18 https://pixabay.com/en/ipad-digital-technology-tablet-1140444/
- 19. We want to hear from YOU! What are BAD things associated with raising children in a technology- saturated world? (barriers, potential dangers, etc.) 19
- 20. A quote from Abe... 20
- 21. The Bad and the Ugly Missing Personal Connection Disconnected from the Physical- Environmental World Delayed Development Predators Sleep Deprivation, Epidemic Obesity, Mental Illness, Aggression, Addictions Cyberbullying 21 Child- caregiver bonds
- 22. Missing Personal Connection The dinner table in 2016: What does it look like now? Personal conversations: Are they still happening? Body language: What are you missing? 22 https://pixabay.com/en/mother-child-family-happy-love-1039765/ https://pixabay.com/en/family-eating-at-the-table-dining-619142/
- 23. Disconnection from the Physical- Environmental World 23 http://bit.ly/1VS2WO3
- 24. Delayed Development Cris Rowan, OTR: (2010) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/technology-children-negative-impact_b_3343245.h 24 http://bit.ly/28TwiZDhttp://bit.ly/28QjSyX Dr. John Ratey(2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBSVZdTQmDs Movement, Motor Development, and Child Sensory Development
- 25. Aggression & Addictions Aggression: Transfer of game elements into the real world (Poels,2015) Addictions: Young adults experience distress when they try to unplug from technology for even one day… (CBC News 2011) 25 https://pixabay.com/en/children-tv-child-television-home-403582/
- 26. Epidemic Obesity & Sleep Deprivation ○ Obesity: ○ Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years, according to the CDC. ○ Sleep Deprivation: ○ Both passive and active tv watching can impact sleep. (Paavonen, 2006) 26 (www.zoneinworkshops.com) https://pixabay.com/en/child-dream-sleep-rest-face-552090/
- 27. Cyberbullying Cyberbullying What is it? 2014 Teens and the Screen Study What were reasons for the cyberbullying? 27 https://pixabay.com/en/bullying-hands-face-curl-up-her-679274/
- 28. Tips for parents to help educate kids on cyberbullying: 1 Connect with your kids 2 Gain access 3 Learn their technology 4 Get social 5 Reputation management Tips for Parents 28 http://www.mcafee.com/us/about/news/2014/q2/20140603-01.aspx
- 29. Online Predators 29 - https://www.nsopw.gov/en/Education United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website
- 30. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/06/us/social-media-apps-anonymous-kik-crime.html Online Predators 30
- 31. Online Predators Military Families ○Frequent relocations ○Parent absence due to deployment, mission requirements ○Operational stress may decrease time, focus on home 31
- 32. The Alicia Project 32 http://www.aliciaproject.org/ Promoting Internet and Child Safety Awareness Advocating for Missing and Recovered Persons Battling Against Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
- 33. What Can Parents Do? Vigilance is the ONLY protection 33
- 34. http://www.icactaskforce.org/Pages/isafety.aspx http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents http://www.missingkids.org/home http://ikeepsafe.org/ Resources for Parents 34
- 35. Technology Use Guidelines for Children and Youth? Developmental Age How Much? Non-Violent TV Handheld Devices Non-violent Video Games Violent Video Games Online Violent Video Games and/or Pornography 0-2 years None Never Never Never Never Never 3-5 years 1 hour/day Yes Never Never Never Never 6-12 years 2 hours/days Yes Never Never Never Never 13-18 years 2 hours/day Yes Yes Limit to 30 Minutes/Day Never Never Rowan, C., Doan, A., Cash, H. (2014). Technology use guidelines for children and youth. Zone’in Programs. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/10-reasons-why-handheld-devices-should-be-banned_b_4899218.html 35
- 36. What about the Parents? 36 http://bit.ly/28OSFfa
- 37. References 37 Rowan, C., Doan, A., Cash, H. (2014). Technology use guidelines for children and youth. Zone’in Programs. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/10-reasons-why-handheld- devices-should-be-banned_b_4899218.html Paavonen EJ, Pennonen M, Roine M. Passive Exposure to TV Linked to Sleep Problems in Children. Journal of Sleep Research. 2006; 15: 154-161. Poels, K., Ijsselsteijn, W. A., de Kort, Y. World of Warcraft, the aftermath: How game elements transfer into perceptions, associations and (day)dreams in the everyday life of massively multiplayer online role-playing game players. New Media and Society. 2015: 17(7); 1137-1153 Steiner, Adair, Catherine, Barker, Teresa, The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, New York, Harper Collins, 2013
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- 40. MFLN Intro 40 We invite MFLN Service Provider Partners to our private LinkedIn Group! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8409844 DoD Branch Services Reserve Guard Cooperative Extension
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- 42. Family Development Upcoming Event Healing our Heroes: Treatment Techniques to Support Family Resiliency Naturally (Part 1 & Part 2) • Date: July 7 & July 14 • Time: 11:00 am Eastern • Part 1: https://learn.extension.org/events/2599 Part 2: https://learn.extension.org/events/2600 For more information on MFLN Family Development, visit: https://blogs.extension.org/militaryfamilies/family-development 42
Editor's Notes
- Coral www.extension.org/militaryfamilies Webinar notifications www.extension.org/62831
- Trying to figure out what we were going to talk about was like casting a net in the ocean…the ocean is so vast…needed to just concentrate on what we could fit in our net consisting of a 1 ½ hour webinar.
- Digital Citizenship (also called digital wellness or digital ethics) is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage. The topic of digital citizenship is certainly gaining momentum not only in the United States but around the world. Whether it is called digital citizenship, digital wellness or digital ethics the issues are the same; how should we act when we are online, and what should be taught to the next generation. With the growth of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 initiatives in schools there is a need to talk about responsible use of technology. There are many organizations and individuals that are working on this topic. If you are interested in additional information go to the Resources Tab and look for their links. With the changes happening so rapidly please check out some of these leaders on Twitter using the #digcit to search for ideas.
- These elements have also been organized under the principles of respect, educate and protect. Most everyone understands that to keep a healthy body it is beneficial to be active, and one way is to begin a workout routine. Often work- outs have the person go through several repetitions, or reps, to strengthen muscles. With the increase in technology in the hands of everyone, especially your kids, parents are in the need of a new workout, and new REPs. There are two aspects to each of the REPs: one focuses on an individual’s use of technology, and the other is users’ responsibility to do the same for others (which helps users to focus on empathy for others as well). The principles of respect, educate, and protect each include elements to help parents and children discuss the issues and ideas that are happening with respect to technology.
- Focus Question: Should people be able to use cell phones in crowded places? Additional Questions: 1. Should cell phones be banned in certain places? 2. Should only certain people be able to leave cell phones on (e.g., doctor, emergency worker, person with sick relative)? Lesson Goals/Objectives: To decide where cell conversations are appropriate. Tools/Resources Needed: Cell Phone Etiquette – Let’s Talk.com http://www.letstalk.com/promo/unclecell/unclecell2.htm Activity Description: 1. Have students have a “mock” cell phone conversation where they are being loud talking about inappropriate topics. 2. When completed, have students in the class describe what they heard. Have them explain how the exchange made them feel. 3. Have the participants discuss their feelings as they spoke in front of the class. Ask if they have any problems having a cell conversation in other places (church, movie theater, etc.)
- (We will ask for audience members to start with the good things that technology has brought to society and then we will ask them to end with the bad things)
- Refer to the article below for detailed information on each topic: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/10-reasons-why-handheld-devices-should-be-banned_b_4899218.html
- https://pixabay.com/en/ipad-technology-tablet-1126136/
- (We will ask for audience members to start with the good things that technology has brought to society and then we will ask them to end with the bad things)
- I saw this the other day on social media and thought that it was a great point! I wanted to share it with all of you before we get into the bad and the ugly of technology. This is certainly something that we all need to keep in mind. There are so many things out there on the internet that seem convincing enough, but oftentimes are simply not true. And, it’s so important to remember that our kids are seeing what we are seeing.
- Several months ago, I stumbled across an article on the HuffingtonPost entitled 10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12. Now, while the title was not something that I necessarily agreed with, I was curious to see what the authors had to say. Some of the “bads and uglies” that are mentioned above and will be talked about in the next slides came from this list, as I felt that there were some pretty good points made in the article on certain issues. If you would like to see the entire article, the URL is at the bottom of this slide.
- Dinner table in 2016: I would like all of you to take a minute and think about what the dinner table looked like when you were a child. Perhaps this is telling my age a bit here, but when I was growing up, we rarely ate out at a restaurant. 90 percent of the time, we had family dinners. My dad would come home from work and tell my brother and me to turn off the television and come to the table. We would all sit around the table and talk. Sometimes we would tell jokes and laugh, other times we would talk about more serious issues, like ill family members or unfortunate things happening in the world. Sometimes, although not very often in my home, we would sit in silence and enjoy our meal together. Now, I want you to think about what the dinner table looks like now. I would love for you to tell me what you see- in your own homes or other homes… Now, think about personal conversations. And, when I say personal conversations, I am referring to face to face engagement between two or more people. Are they happening less frequently now? I am thinking about some important conversations that I had with my mother regarding puberty when I was younger. I remember my mom and me having hours of conversation, where she would tell me things and I would ask questions in return. And, now I wonder if those same conversations are still happening. Are mothers and fathers instructing their children to google information on puberty? Is there an app for that? Obviously, there is a lot missing when these conversations aren’t taking place. And, going back to the picture of our beloved Abe that I showed a few minutes ago… what if the information they are finding is false or misleading? And, lastly, body language. A text message, an email, an Instagram, facebook, or twitter comment. We can’t see body language in digital text. We can’t hear tone. Yes, emojis exist. But, do they really adequately display what we are feeling?
- I thought that this was such a good example of what we so often see now. You see this pretty much anywhere you go. In grocery stores, in shopping malls, in airports, at sporting events and the like. The little girl is so obviously not attending to anything around her. Let’s just say that this little girl is sitting in a department store while her mother is looking around. What would you say are some potential problems that could arise from this little girl being so deeply focused on the phone? I would be concerned about her getting lost, being unaware of her surroundings and someone attempting to harm or take her. I think it is so important to think about the learning opportunities that are around us each and everyday for all children, but especially young children… for example, when both of my sons were old enough to sit up in the grocery cart, I would walk around the grocery store and talk to them about what I would place in the basket. I would talk about the color, the shape, the taste, etc. And, when my children were old enough to talk, they would talk to me about the same things. Of course, there are many other things you can do with your child on trips to stores, but that was just one example. This certainly helps connect them to the physical- environmental world.
- Dr. John Ratey is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He argues that while exercise is good for the body, it is even more important for the brain. He has written many peer reviewed articles AND 7 books. His mission is to re-engineer schools, corporations, and individual lifestyle practices by incorporating exercise to achieve peak performance and optimum mental health. You can find one of Dr. Ratey’s presentations on youtube at the link provided above. He demonstrates how we can raise test scores, lower behavior problems, and help oerall well-being of today’s students with fitness based physical education. Cris Rowan, an Occupational Therapist (and the author of the 10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12 that I mentioned earlier) argues that technology has had detrimental effects on the developing child. She states, “Children now rely on technology for the majority of their play, grossly limiting challenges to their creativity and imaginations, as well as limiting necessary challenges to their bodies to achieve optimal sensory and motor development. Sedentary bodies bombarded with chaotic sensory stimulation are resulting in delays in attaining child developmental milestones, with subsequent negative impact on basic foundation skills for achieving literacy. Hard-wired for high speed, today’s young are entering school struggling with self regulation and attention skills necessary for learning, eventually becoming significant behavior management problems for teachers in the classroom.” She adds, “So what is the impact of technology on the developing child? Children’s developing sensory, motor, and attachment systems have biologically not evolved to accommodate this sedentary, yet frenzied and chaotic nature of today’s technology. The impact of rapidly advancing technology on the developing child has seen an increase of physical, psychological and behavior disorders that the health and education systems are just beginning to detect, much less understand..” Rowan explains that the four critical factors necessary to achieve healthy child development are movement, touch, human connection, and exposure to nature and she recommends that young children get2-3 hours per day of active rough and tumble play to achieve adequate sensory stimulation to their vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile systems.” If you are interested in reading her entire article, you can find the URL above. It is really important to remember that these recommendations do not take any special equipment to achieve. Children can do all of these things in their homes and in their yards. Movement, touch, human connection and exposure to nature can all be accomplished relatively easily throughout the day. Can you list some examples of things you could do for each? So, movement: Now, touch:, And human connection: Exposure to Nature:
- Aggression: An article was written in 2015 on the ways in which game elements transfer into perceptions, associations and (day) dreams in the everyday life of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game players. The article describes that through intensive video game play, elements from the game world can trigger thoughts and imagery outside the game world, influencing the perception and interpretation of stimuli in everyday life. I am sure that many of you can think of scenarios where you have heard of this happening or have seen this happen. Addictions: CBC News reported in 2011 that the Center for Media at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md led the World Unplugged Project. What they found was that "A clear majority" of almost 1,000 university students in 10 countries, including China, Chile, the U.K. and Uganda, were unable to voluntarily stay away from computers, televisions, cellphones and MP3 players for 24 hours. Many students also reported mental and physical symptoms of distress and “employed the rhetoric of addiction, dependency and depression”, when reporting their experiences of trying to go unplugged for a full day. One student reported, “"I felt something very similar to a phantom limb, only it would be like phantom cellphone," he said. "I still felt like my phone was vibrating and I was receiving messages even though I didn't have it on me.“ Another student said, “I really didn't know what to do with myself," she said, adding with a laugh, "I was eating a lot.“ I know that I certainly have my moments when I feel that I have an addiction to my phone and other electronics.
- Obesity: According to the CDC, in addition to the alarming statistics on this slide, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese in 2012. The recommendation for prevention of obesity is obviously healthy eating and physical activity. The sedentary lifestyle that the use of electronics can promote puts us all at risk for obesity. The CDC notates that schools play a particularly critical role by establishing a safe and supportive environment with policies and practices that support healthy behaviors. Schools also provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice healthy eating and physical activity. Sleep Deprivation: Passive and active tv watching results in irregular sleep patterns and sleep/wake transition disorders. Attention and learning are negatively impacted by sleep depravation. (Paavonen E, 2006)These results speak for themselves. Sleep deprivation can lead to difficulty waking in the morning, difficulty concentrating or focusing during play, hyperactivity, defiant or contrary behavior, difficulty falling asleep, and excessive talking among many other things. Toddlers and preschoolers need an average of 13 hours of sleep, divided up between two hours of naps and 11 hours at night. Although your preschooler may no longer nap,encouraging a period of quiet time in the afternoon can help keep your child rested, and help him to sleep better at night. Just some things to think about…
- Now, to cyberbullying: So, the definition of cyberbullying, from cyberbullying.org, is when someone repeatedly makes fun of another person online or repeatedly picks on another person through email or text message or when someone posts something online about another person that they don’t like. In 2014, McAfee produced a study called Teens and the Screen which revealed that 87% if youth have witnessed cyberbullying versus the previous year when 27% of youth had witnessed cruel behavior online. I have provided some statistics that came from the 2014 Teens and the Screen Study produced by McAffee. Of the cyberbullying that was witnessed, 72 % was due to appearance, 26% was due to race, and 22% due to sexuality.
- Here is what McAfee advises on how to educate children on cyberbullying: Connect with your kids. Casually talk to them about the risks of all online connections and make sure the communication lines are open. Gain access. Parents should have passwords for their children’s social media accounts and passcodes to their children’s devices to have full access at any given moment. Learn their technology. Stay one step ahead and take the time to research the various devices your kids use. You want to know more about their devices than they do. Get social. Stay knowledgeable about the newest and latest social networks. You don’t have to create an account but it is important to understand how they work and if your kids are on them. Reputation management. Make sure your kids are aware anything they post online does not have an expiration date.
- I wanted to share some statistics with you about online predators. In 2005, the National Sex Offender Public Registry was created and then later renamed to the National Sex Offender Public Website in 2006. In addition to obtaining statistics, you can also find information on registered sex offenders and information that will assist you in learning how to help protect yourself and loved ones from potential victimization.
- Here are some examples of apps that tend to have the most problems with predators. Kik and Omegle are instant messaging application for mobile devices. Snapchat is a messaging application for sharing moments. You can take a photo or video, add a caption or doodle, and send it to your contacts. Friends can view these snaps for up to 10 seconds and then it disappears. And, then Instagram is a phot and video sharing app where people can upload photos or videors and share them with their followers or select group of friends. The problem with apps like kik and Omegle is that they shield its users from view, often making it very difficult for investigators to know who is using it or how. The New York Times did a piece on Kik in February of this year that you may want to take a look at. The URL is on the slide. In thining about Military Families, let’s remember that the children may actually be at higher risk when it comes to being victimized because of the frequent relocations (their desire to stay in touch with those they have left or their inability to maintain longterm relationships because of the frequent moves), parent absence due to deployment, mission requirements (which could take away from the attention on the children and what they are doing), and operational stress may decrease time, focus on home (which can also be applicable to civilian families).
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR0bXZrIErE www.facebook.com/AliciaProject/info/?tab=page_info At the age of 13, Alicia Kozakiewicz, ran away from home to meet with an individual she had been communicating with online. Alicia, her mom Mary, and the District Attorney involved in Alicia’s rescue share the nightmare story and stress the critical role every parent must play in protecting their children online. “In 2002, I was totally clueless as to the dangers of the internet. My daughter was sitting in a common room, talking to a box…” Alicia Kozakiewicz works alongside PROTECT to secure the passage of her namesake, Alicia's Law, in all 50 states. Due to a lack of dedicated federal resources, less than two percent of known child exploitation cases are being investigated. Alicia's Law provides a dedicated steady stream of state-specific funding to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces. By creating a new revenue stream, Alicia's Law builds permanent capacity for child rescue teams, revenue that will not fall victim to yearly fights over or cuts to the general budget. Alicia's Law focuses on securing state funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces, a network of 61 task forces that makes up the backbone of U.S. capacity to fight child exploitation. The success and impact of Alicia's Law is measured solely in arrests and child rescues, and no funding is earmarked for nonprofit organizations or other related purposes.
- So, what can parents do to protect their children? They can remain vigilant by 1. having access to all of their children’s social media accounts- including knowing both their usernames and passwords. 2. Talk openly to their children about the potential dangers and risks of sharing information online. 3. Create a contract with their child surrounding their use of social media and online apps and tools. And 4. Make children leave their porfiles as private and monitor who they are friends with on these sites.
- 1. ICAC stands for Internet Crimes Against Children. The ICAC Task Force was created to help Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies enhance their investigative responses to offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually exploit children. This website has some amazing resources for parents, educators, and children. It also has information on where to report if you suspect someone is targeting your child, or exploiting any child through technology. 2. This website also offers some wonderful resources and helpful information for parents and guardians, educators, law enforcement, teens, tweens, and small kiddos. They even offer free internet safety presentations tailored for specific audiences. 3. On this site, you can find a plethora of information regarding Amber Alerts, missing children, child sex trafficking, child victim identification, and sex offender tracking 4. The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe), established in 2005, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit international alliance of more than 100 policy leaders, educators, law enforcement members, technology experts, public health experts and advocates. Through this network of support, iKeepSafe tracks global trends and issues surrounding digitally connected products and their affect on children. This research drives the continuous creation of positive resources for parents, educators and policymakers who teach youths how to use new media devices and platforms in safe and healthy ways. Of course, there are many more wonderful resources out there for parents, educators, and children. But, I wanted to share a few with you that I found helpful in my own personal life with my own children. And, although I have very young children, I feel that it is necessary right now to get started on my research and arm myself with as much knowledge as possible. It is so important to remember that technology changes rapidly. And, I encourage everyone to stay on top of the latest trends as much as possible.
- Here is a chart on guidelines for technology use from Cris Rowan, the OT that I have mentioned previously. It’s important to note, of course, that these are just their recommendations. And, of course the word NEVER is pretty strong… especially considering the fact that it appears to be contrary to mainstream use, even in schools. I personally think that just like with anything else, moderation is key. But, I did want you to see this chart to get an idea of what some professionals are suggesting.
- I wanted to share two quotes from author Catherine Steiner-Adair who wrote the book The Big Disconnect. And, I am sharing these because I thought that they are great quotes to pocket and think about for later. “I am always struck by the one eternal and incontrovertible truth about families: children need their parents’ time and attention and families thrive when parents have strong, healthy relationships with their children and children are attuned the family milieu. But this reality can be so easily lost when we are lured away by the siren call of the virtual world.” “More worrisome to me are the ways in which parents are checking out of family time, disappearing themselves and offering that behavior as a model for their children… We complain about kids’ love affair with tech, but children- even those who love their screens and smartphones- describe in almost identical ways a sense that their parents are virtually missing in action, routinely either engaged in cell phone conversation and texting or basking in the glow of the computer screen with work or online pastimes.”
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