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The "Talking Angela" chain letter, which tells a scary but unsubstantiated security story about a popular game, is spreading again. There's a great comment, posted on our previous article about this ===> hoax <===, that we thought worth repeating here:
===> It's called parenting and more people need to try it. <=== 
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Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Help kids learn to recognize harmful gender stereotypes -- and not perpetuate them.
Gust MEES's insight:
Thanks to http://www.scoop.it/t/new-learning-ny-laering for this link!
Very interesting, a MUST read:
===> In this digital age, it's important for kids to develop media-literacy skills early on. Parents, relatives, teachers, and other adult mentors are uniquely positioned to help kids analyze the gender messages they see on TV, at the movies, in ads, in games, and online — and to encourage them not to perpetuate harmful stereotypes. <===
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"For parents trying to raise kids and give them the technology to be successful, yet also protect them, there's a sense that no one's there to tell folks what steps to take," said Marian Merritt, Internet safety advocate at Symantec.
But laying the responsibility for teaching digital citizenship solely at families' feet would be a mistake, Warren said. "It also has to be a part of ongoing education," she added, noting that kids as young as 2 now commonly use smartphones and other technological devices.
"I hope schools are distributing information and educating (families), ===> but ultimately, parents have a huge role to play (in the process)." <=== Via Gust MEES
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Twitter is popular with everyone but due to the very open nature of Twitter younger users should take extra caution. Remember everything you post to Twitter with an open profile can be seen by anyone in the world and is very easy to search for.
Gust MEES's insight:
Check it out and teach youth about it!
Ness Crouch's curator insight,
March 2, 2013 9:27 PM
Bullying and cyber safety are very important issues. This is a good read with useful ideas.
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What parents should understand about technology...
Raising children in a technology-infused world is more than understanding the ins and outs of Facebook, Twitter, and computer games – or about the digital habits of teens. It’s about understanding the relationship of technology, popular culture, and child development. Taylor brings these deeper insights to readers in an easy-to-read, well-written format that is sure to benefit children.
The key for every parent is to facilitate a healthy, balanced relationship with technology – being aware of its pitfalls and helping children integrate media into their lives in positive ways. This is the message of Taylor’s book – and is well worth the read!
Read more, a MUST: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201211/generation-tech-the-good-bad-and-scary
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