Monthly Archives: February 2012

Technology is a tool

When speaking to parents I like to tell them that Internet Safety is not about technology, it is, in fact, all about parenting.  The other night while saying this to a crowded room, a woman jumped to her feet and … Continue reading

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The Development Gap

I met recently with groups of 9th and 12th grade boys about technology use.  The boys were polite, respectful and for the most part engaged in the discussion.  When asked what they were doing online, both groups of boys listed … Continue reading

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Facebook “Friends”

A good friend called me recently to brainstorm how to handle a Facebook problem.   My friend is Facebook “friends” with her 15-year-old nephew and came across a posting that worried her.  Her nephew had written about having a crush on … Continue reading

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