One of those recognized points that have risen to the top among our guests are the children who crave attention. A point you will coincidently discover in the title of the book, "Don't Take Candy From Strangers". What is the digital candy in the new Net-Generation?
Unfortunately, craving for attention among adolescence is usually accompanied by innocence. This presents a problem with the vastness and diversity of behaviors on the Internet and children trying and wanting to connect with others on social networking sites.
Unlike the CyberHood Watch, who make every conscious effort to avail themselves on as many reputable social network sites as possible, hopefully, to help disseminate our message to the masses. Visitors, readers, listeners, and guests need to know who we are and our transparency needs to be part of who we are. CyberHood Watch partners, Dave & Bill are transparent and there is a reason for that. We are parents who have and are currently raising our own children as responsible cybercitizens in a new digital generation.
The CHW partners, Dave & Bill, post personal information, contact information, phone numbers, and more because we cannot be anonymous. We need to be transparent, your children do not, and they should already have relationships with their circle of friends on their social network sites.
Dave & Bill do not have that relationship yet, that is one reason why we need to be transparent, there has to be some trust established.
However, your children do not need to be transparent. Stick with people you and your children know - help keep your friends safe. As your network grows hopefully, an understanding of proper digital etiquette is learned along the way.
You have heard the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words", something important to think about when posting to your social network site. Your picture might scream out background information that you never thought to consider, especially through the eyes of someone looking for the wrong reasons.
Recently, CHWradio guest, Toni Schutta, mentioned an upcoming interview to discuss how to "unplug our children" from what we might call a digital overload.
What's the hurry?
Do not try to stop your child from accessing the digital age and do not just introduce them and leave them to fend for themselves. Not being active in their online activities is being irresponsible. Moderation is a good lesson - however, parents could use a bit less moderation and get involved more with their kid's in the online and offline world. Parents need to check their child's online profiles and be a friend…Hey parents observe, don't bother participating...Your child will appreciate you not writing on his or her wall.
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