February brings Valentine’s season. And, although most of what goes on between kids is innocent, it’s important for parents to know what’s out there in order to best educate our children. Sexting among teens is, unfortunately, pretty common and apps that make it easy – and acceptable – create an environment some kids find irresistible. Common Sense’s recent blog post - Talking About “Sexting" -provides hands on advice for parents about this tricky topic. Highlights include:
To learn more about the newest anonymous apps of the day, click here for a recent New York Times article, Wildly Popular App Kik Offers Teenagers, and Predators, Anonymity.
-Lisa Solomon
Regional Manager, LA | Common Sense Media
- Don’t wait for an incident to happen before you talk about sexting
- Remind your kids that once an image is sent, it can’t be retrieved
- Talk about pressures to send revealing photos
- Teach your children that the buck stops with them
- Check out Common Sense Education’s Sexting Handbook
To learn more about the newest anonymous apps of the day, click here for a recent New York Times article, Wildly Popular App Kik Offers Teenagers, and Predators, Anonymity.
-Lisa Solomon
Regional Manager, LA | Common Sense Media