Kids and the Internet: Becoming a Cyber Savvy Parent

In a relatively short timeframe, computers have gone from being a space-age dream to an everyday reality for many people at work, home and school. Children are learning how to use computers at younger ages—
many are more computer-savvy than their parents! How does a parent support the need for their children to be familiar with computers in today’s society without letting the computer dominate their child’s time?

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Identify the benefits associated children/teen computer usage
• Identify how computer literacy can enhance academic performance
• Describe how computers can develop social networking skills
Identify the dangers associated children/teen computer usage
• Recognize unhealthy preoccupation with computers
• Describe how to avoid online predators
• Identify the signs of “cyber-bullying”
• Identify problems associated with access to adult content
Describe the importance of appropriate limit setting on computer use in the home
• Identify ways to open communication and build trust with your child/teen
• Identify several healthy rules for computer use
• Identify the most common online acronyms