Today we’re taking about unsafe online behavior that can have a significant impact on kids.
If the thought of your kid sexting makes you cringe, we understand. And while this topic may seem to only apply to older youth, there are lessons in here for the younger set. You can lay the groundwork by talking about inappropriate posts with younger kids. Discuss what’s appropriate to post and send and what isn’t. This isn’t limited to nude photos or videos. For example, we can use conversations about cyberbullying to connect to this idea. You can say, “It isn’t appropriate to post untrue things about people because it can really hurt someone’s feelings. What other things would be inappropriate to post?”
For those of us who have older children, here are some tips and guidance on how to talk about sexting.
Be curious. Sit down and ask your child if they or their friends have experienced sexting or sent or received posts that in hind sight were inappropriate.
That’s it for Day 9! See you tomorrow!
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