Focus on the Family ran this article I wrote on how to help your children be tech savvy and SAFE!
Technology doesn’t have to be a frightful menace for today’s parents; it can be an important ally. Parents brave enough to enter their child’s digital world can discover priceless opportunities. “Since my daughters are on MySpace a lot, I decided to sign up,” Wilson says. “Now I know what they’re interested in, and what they’re hearing and seeing. I also like to send them messages and leave comments on their pages. They do the same back to me. It’s one more way to let them know I love them and want to be a part of their lives.”
MySpace, however, can expose your children to questionable content and online predators, so carefully consider the benefits and dangers of this site before allowing them to use it. Instant messaging is another way to connect with your kids. Michele Huey of Pennsylvania is an IM buddy to her son, a junior in college.
“When my son started college,” Huey says, “he downloaded AOL’s Instant Messenger on my computer. He’s the only buddy I have, but we connect nearly every day. We’ve had some heart-to-heart conversations . . . and it has brought us closer.”
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Hi, I have read this before and both times I have learned something! Our computer caused us to have credit card fraud. There were around 12 people that the REI Company called to see if we had ordered gift cards online for about $200.00 each. The only thing we had in common were paypal accounts. Then, one time we received our credit card bill and someone had a great time with it in Palm Spring, Florida. I don’t remember how many new credit card numbers we have had!!!!! We have something on our sons’ computers that lets my husband check on them. There is good and bad in everything! One son is in college and an email is issued to everyone if there is probable cause. What a sad commentary on this society. Sorry, I will jump off of my soapbox now.
Thanks,Cindi
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Welcome, Grace … and thank you Beloved Mama! What a fitting name 🙂