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With 2 in 3 Canadians using social media today, our connectivity is remarkable to say the least
Source: Michael Oliveira, Two in Three Canadians Use Social Media Image via Buster Benson
The younger generation has become
of smartphones and of access to the Internet
increasingly demanding
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On an average day, young adults
send109.5 texts
per day
Source: Richard Alleyne, Mobile Phone Addiction Ruining RelationshipsImage via TsukodE
it’s necessary for effective cultural development and a
key in preventing social isolation
It’s quite simple in the mind of a teen –
Source: Brian Hall, Teenagers & Smartphones: How They’re Already
Changing the WorldImage via Geir Jartveit
it feels almost as though I’m naked in public ”
“The occasional day when my phone isn’t charged or I leave it behind,
Image via Taco EkkelSource: Martha Irvine, More youth use smartphones to log online: US report
- Michael Weller, senior at New Trier High School
This brings up an important question
How are parents coping and competing with this digital age?
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61% of parents No.1 concern with teen social networking
is sharing personal information online
Source: Taylor Thomas, 30 Statistics About Teens and Social NetworkingImage via Niklas Wikström
70% of parents are concerned about how
their children manage their reputations online
Source: Leanne Italie, Mom Goes Viral With Son’s Phone Code of ConductImage via tschundler
47% of parents admit that
ensuring their teens are safe online can be
overwhelming
Source: Taylor Thomas, 30 Statistics about Teens and Social NetworkingImage via Marc Davis
and constant conversation between children
and parents
The goal is to have a balanced exposure
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But first…
Parents have to deal with their
OWN digital obsession
Image via Artotem Source: Leanne Italie, Mom Goes Viral With Son’s Phone Code of Conduct
See the world.
Feel the sun’s warmth.
Listen to the children laugh.
Smell the roses.
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“Don’t take a zillion pictures and videos. There is no need to document
everything”
Image via jonmartin ()Source: Leanne Italie, Mom Goes Viral With Son’s Phone Code of Conduct
- Janell Hofmann, mother
Live your experiences.
Source: Leanne Italie, Mom Goes Viral With Son’s Phone Code of ConductImage via jonel hanopol
They will be stored in your memory for
eternity
Live your experiences.
Source: Leanne Italie, Mom Goes Viral With Son’s Phone Code of Conduct- Janell Hofmann, mother
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