Talking to Our Children About the President's Tweets

Click here to listen the the segments.
For adults this fast-paced tech-rich world can be intimidating. And yet, children are the focus of my work. Imagine how overwhelming this world can look to them!

While many dismiss that perspective and argue that they are "digital natives" for whom navigating our tech-rich world is easier, I know first hand that is it not.

Children are the focus of my work in 3 ways:

  • I'm the mother of 2 young girls who are eager to explore the media and opportunities of the online world.
  • My profession is educator and I work with teachers and students in grade 6 through 12 at St. John's Prep. We are focused on how to make the world a better place today and in the future.
  • I have a passion for advocacy of digital citizenship, literacy, and safety through writing, speaking, and organizing with the non-profit ConnectSafely.org.
Often, when certain events occur – like President Trump's tweets yesterday that focused on insults rather than substance – I'm asked how we can realistically insist that children, adolescents, and teens refrain from acting the same way online. 


The truth is that all of us, children and adults alike, are learning how to use the powerful communication tools the online world has to offer. This means that all of us are making mistakes and learning from them. I had the opportunity to talk with CBS News Radio this morning and share my advice for parents and teachers. Click here to listen to the interviews.

For more resources to help in both the classroom and at home, check out ConnectSafely.org's parent and educator guides here.


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