Is Technology Safe for our Children? It’s no secret that the Internet, and screens in general, present risks and benefits for our children. How much screen time is too much screen time? How can you talk to your kids about the dangers of the digital dark side? And what does it look like to foster digital responsibility in your family? Dr. Eli Shapiro shares his thoughts on these topics and more.
Time Stamps
0:00 - Rob Gabriele introduces Dr. Eli Shapiro
0:39 - Dr. Eli discusses his background in child/family tech safety
2:10 - Cyberbullying and other inherent dangers of technology
4:44 - Worst-case scenarios if digital habits go unchecked
5:35 - How parents can instill digital responsibility in their children
6:45 - The ways screen time can enhance a child’s life
8:41 - Technology in the classroom
10:05 - Strategies and tactics that parents can take today
11:42 - What is a ‘win’ for parents
12:40 - Dr. Eli discusses The Digital Citizenship Project
13:55 - Signing off with SafeHome
Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education specializing in technologies’ impact on functioning. He’s the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, and today he sits down with SafeHome's Rob Gabriele to discuss technology and family safety.
So come along as we dive into what it means to be a digitally responsible child/teen, and engaged parent, in the 21st century!
Rob Gabriele is the Senior Managing Editor of SafeHome.org.
For more information on child and family safety, as well as other helpful resources on digital security, be sure to check out our main website at www.safehome.org/.
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Kids Safety in the Digital Age - www.safehome.o...
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