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Parent's Guide to Raising Cyber Kids Series
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Set in the dark underbelly of Silicon Valley, The Social Dilemma fuses investigative documentary with enlightening narrative drama. Expert testimony from tech whistle-blowers exposes our disturbing predicament: the services Big Tech provides-search engines, networks, instant information, etc.-are merely the candy that lures us to bite. Once we're hooked and coming back for more, the real commodity they sell is their prowess to influence and manipulate us.
Click to learn more about protecting your child's online privacy! This starts as young as 2 years old.
What is YAPPY?
Popular Apps
What apps are your children using and what do you need to know?
What's Snap Map?
Snap Map displays your location on a map in real time. Only your Snapchat friends can see where you are. If your friends have opted into Snap Map, you can see their locations, too. (You can turn this off or use it in Ghost Mode, which allows you to see the map but not be seen by others.) Snap Map also features news and events from around the world -- for example, a political rally in Nicaragua, which displays as an icon on a map of the world. The biggest risk with Snap Map is a teen having their location seen by all their friends -- since some of their Snapchat contacts may not be real friends. Unless there's a specific event and it makes it easier for friends to know each other's location, it's best to leave Snap Maps off or use it in Ghost Mode.
CyberSafetyProtectingYouth_COVID19_508C.pdf
New Jersey's Digital Technology Investigations Unit
Parents across the globe have recently been thrown into the innovative world of online learning. If you're getting stressed about the new homeschooling transition, you're not alone. Whether your child's school recently adopted Google Classroom as a solution for distance learning or you just haven't familiarized yourself with the digital learning platform yet, don't worry — we're here for you.
How Do I Stay on Top of My Kid's Learning Progress With Google Classroom?
Instead of looking over your child's shoulder to check their grades, parents have the unique option of being added as a student guardian. Be sure to ask your child's teacher to grant you access. You'll receive an email that requires you to accept the invitation. Once approved, you can choose between daily or weekly guardian summaries. Based on your preference, you'll get an email that details missing work, upcoming assignments, and classroom activity.
iPhone setting will alert your loved ones after 911 call is made
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