The Internet is full
of both opportunities and pitfalls. Kids today have
more information at their fingertips than we could have
dreamed of just twenty years ago. On the other hand,
they have access to more inappropriate content than
we could have feared.
There
are over 500,000 pornographic sites on the
Internet today.
Among
teens, ages 15-17, 70% have "stumbled
across" pornography on the Internet.
15%
of kids admit to lying about their age in
order to access a site (Kaiser, 2002).
How
to manage the Internet
When we talk to our kids about who
they are hanging out with and what they've
seen online - kids make better choices.
Make sure that you know about the latest in filtering
software, safety tips for protecting your kids,
and ways to turn "incidents" into learning
experiencs. More...
A media specialist at Mission High School in
San Francisco, CA, knows that the Internet is
a double edged sword for students. That's why
she has designed classes and resources for students
empowering them to use the Internet to benefit
their learning, not detract from it. More...
Our
media culture is changing how kids learn.
Together we make sure it's for the better. Donate
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