internet safety for parents
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internet Safety for Parents provided by Scott Burnett from integrity Computer Concepts www.iccguru.comTRANSCRIPT
Integrity Computer Concepts
Help! I’m the parent of a tech-savvy kid! Tech safety for parents
HELP!!
The Burnett 4
Current Statistics• Teens spend about 5 hours a day online
• 15% have met up in person somebody they met online
• 17% have hacked into a friends social media account or email
• 25% of teens have cheated on a test using a mobile phone
• 32% have accessed pornography online (purposely)
• Only 50% of kids have parental controls on their computers
• 70% of teens hide their online behavior from parents
• Parents MUST stay in the know. We can not give up!
Current Statistics
Going up
100%
Tech Dangers to Be Aware of
Virus – Malware - Phishing
Virus – Malware - Phishing
KidZui
Cyber Bullying
Cyber Bullying
Rebecca Ann Sedwick12 Years old. Died from suicide 8/10/13
Cyber Bullying
Danger! Beware!
Completely Anonymous
Cyber Bullying1) Ask the tough uncomfortable questions!
Ask “What if…” questions.
2) Keep the laptop and cell phone out of the bedroom for as long as possible.
3) Look for the signs of bullying. Depression, excessive sleeping, complains of headaches / stomach aches.
4) Remove apps that are commonly used for bullying.
5) Look at your kids texts. Monitor their apps.
Cyber Bullying
Online Predators
Online Predators
Secrecy is the predators greatest weapon
Communication is a parentsgreatest defense.
Online Predators
2 questions predators always ask
1) Where is your computer?2) Are you alone?
Sexting
Definition…
Sending of sexually explicit photos or text through one’s mobile phone to friends or suitors.
Sexting
Pornography
• 1 in 9 websites online are pornographic
• Put a filter program on ANY computer that your child will use.
Social Networking
Social Networking
3 Rules for Social Networking
Know the platformFollow your childKnow their password
Social Networking
Turn off public sharingTurn off GPS taggingTalk about what they are postingFollow their Instagram feed
Social Networking
Vine
6 seconds of looping videoOwned by TwitterEasy to post and find porn on Vine
Social Networking
Facebook and Twitter
We are the first generation of parents that
have had to deal with the new phenomenon!
Colleges and employers are
looking!
Hook up Apps
Tinder, Blendr, Grindr, Skout, and Swoon
Tinder, Blendr, Grindr, Skout, and Swoon
Hook up Apps
Down
Pure
Technology Tips for Your Home
The most common problem
Location….Location….Location…
Passwords
Cell phones at night…
Zip Mini
thejoyfactory.com
Cell phones at night…
Scott’s low cost budget version…..
The iBasket
Google and YouTube
• Google’s “Safe Search”
Google and YouTube
• YouTube’s “Safety Mode”
Contracts!
• Cell phone contract• www.iccguru.com/cellphonecontract.doc
• Computer Contract• www.iccguru.com/computercontract.doc
Software you can use to keep your
kids safe
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Connect with your KIDS
• Facebook / instagram• Texting• Face-Time / Skype• iPad games• Game consoles WITH your kids