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Parenting in the Age of TechnologyEight Strategies to Protect Your Tech Savvy Children The Power of Prayer: Use Scripture to specifically pray for your childPsalm 119:36, Psalm 101:3, Ephesians 5:1-4, Ephesians 6:10-18Know Your Kids: Constantly assess their ability to handle tech responsiblyFriendship HistoryObedience HistoryWandering History“Heart” ConditionAge Appropriate Stay Informed: Know what’s trending, New Popular Apps, etc.You must keep up with what is out there. Your kids are seeing it! “Culture Updates” SubscriptionRun by Dr. Jim Burns of Asuza Pacific Univ. He and his team send a weekly email with all things trending (movies, music, online videos, hashtags, etc.) – Their objective is to “rate, educate, and advocate for kids families and schools”This is a great site with all sorts of resources. They take any media, from newest movies in theaters to popular youtube videos, and rate them by age appropriateness. They also provide all kinds of information and insight to what is currently out there in pop-culture.Say Certain Things: Proactive and Reactive ConversationsPassive Parenting is NOT an option in the age of technology!Information is fast and cheap. If parents don’t answer the tough awkward questions early and often, you can be sure Dr. Google will.Proactive Conversations:Remind your kids that all devices belong to you (even cell phones)!Let them know that no matter what they see or do, they can always come to you – always keep communication open!Be open and honest about monitoring devices – you may trust them but not the millions of weirdos and creeps out there.Reactive Conversations:Put John 1:17 into action: “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ”LEAD with GRACE (forgive)…FOLLOW with TRUTH (Consequences). The order of this is CRITICAL!!!Identify Doorways: List of all the ways your child can access the internetThis not only includes all the devices that give them internet access, but also all the places where internet is available (home of friends, local coffee house, school, church, and many others).You will quickly realize that you cannot control all of it and the saying is true: It’s not a matter of if but when your child will see something inappropriate.If you provide your kids with the right tools, they are more likely to successfully navigate this sometimes-scary world of technology.Guard Doorways: Guard your child’s internet access at three levelsGuard @ the location levelGuard @ the router/network levelGuard @ the device levelObey the Same Rules: Model similar internet behaviors you expect of themIf there are rules about when your child can use the internet, try as best you can to abide by the same rules.Could you show your child your internet history?Kids are excellent imitators, let’s give them something good to imitate.Get Help if Necessary: Sometimes Professional Help is the Best OptionIssues that come with Pornography, Cyberbullying, Sexting, and Sexual Predators sometimes do not go away without professional help!As a Student Ministry Staff, we are always here to confidentially help in any way we can. Including, referring people to licensed counselors and psychologists that specialize in these areas. ................
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