Social Media Alert #ptchat
In the ever-changing world of social media, your child may be engaging in online interactions with friends and strangers alike. As quickly as you can learn about what apps your child may be using, new ones may appear. Therefore, it is important you regularly examine your child’s electronic device and speak to him/her about making safe and responsible decisions and words – both online and offline. It is crucial to engage with students about responsible and wise behavior, communication and interactions - not just restricting access to the Internet or to specific websites and apps. Certainly, there needs to be supervision; supporting adolescents is all about providing a safety net - but engaging in online communication is now part of becoming an adult. Let's help students traverse this world, instead of allowing them to dive into it alone. Remember, kids may have access to these apps on his/her phone, droid, tablet, handheld device, computer – or that o...