Debra Sanders Clark

Raising Tech Savvy Kids (eBook, ePUB)

What Parents Should Know That Their Kids May Already Know About the Internet

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

According to research, there are 50,000 predators online at any given time (Thomas, n.d.). These individuals are likely luring profiles or hiding in chat rooms in search of vulnerable children. Predators know that a growing number of children are now on the Internet, therefore, they monopolize the opportunity because it allows easy access and increased chances to privately communicate with them.

Unfortunately, predators are not the only threat online. According to research there are over 5 million Facebook users under the age of 10, although Facebook prohibits users under the age of 13, (Hopkinson, 2015). In addition, there are over 80 million fake profiles on Facebook (Chauhan, 2016). With the increase accessibility of social media, criminals often create fake profiles online to capitalize on the opportunity to steal more than identity. Parents, beware!

As a consequence of the many hidden dangers online, parents should be concerned and learn ways to increase youth safety. This self-help manuscript will provide information to help parents help their children have a safe and rewarding Internet experience. Readers will receive the following benefits:

explore the pros and cons of technology

learn techniques for proper usage of modern technology

gain knowledge of potential risks such as:

cyberbullying, sexting, predators, exploitation and others

learn about secret apps and codes children use to hide their online activities

acquire knowledge to implement safety online

implement and explain the rules for computer and Internet usage

develop a trusting relationship to improve parent and child communication risk, safety and responsibilities

receive additional resources offering information and help

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: WestBow Press
• Seitenzahl: 76
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juli 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781512749489
• Artikelnr.: 52579768

Autorenporträt

Debra Sanders Clark was born in Sumter County, AL in 1971, as the second daughter of Johnny and Arminta Sanders. During her childhood, she resided with her parents and two sisters (Johnnie Mae and Lakesha) in the rural area of small town Emelle, AL.

Clark favorite part of growing up was spending time with her grandmother (the Late Flozell Thomas), who told fairy tales with funny endings and her grandfather (the late Arthur Thomas), who taught her value of working at an early age.

Clark attended grammar school at Livingston Jr. High School (Livingston, AL) and graduated from Livingston High School in 1989. She is a 1993 Undergraduate and 1994 Graduate from Livingston University (University of West Alabama) and holds degrees in Social Science and Guidance and Counseling. Debra is married to Tyrone Clark, Sr., together they have six children (Tavis, Tyrenae, Brandon, Marnetta, Tyrone, Jr., and Shameka).

Clark has as an everlasting love for technology. She uses the technology frequently, particularly the internet to research various health topics for presentations and to assist with writing publications. She attests technology can be one of the greatest aspects of our lives, however, used improperly technology can become an avenue to societal ills.

Clark has written this self-help manuscript to help parents recognize the many hidden dangers online (cyberbullying, sexting, predators, exploitation and others) and to provide information and strategies to help create a safe and rewarding Internet experience.