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Smarter than I am Phones….

Smarter than I am Phones…. Parental Controls on Cell Phones. Limiting the number of texts sent or received Time of day restrictions on texts or calls GPS location and zoning Restriction of purchases. Controlling or blocking text or phone numbers Filtering content or blocking Internet usage

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Smarter than I am Phones….

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  1. Smarter than I am Phones….

  2. Parental Controls on Cell Phones • Limiting the number of texts sent or received • Time of day restrictions on texts or calls • GPS location and zoning • Restriction of purchases • Controlling or blocking text or phone numbers • Filtering content or blocking Internet usage • Removal of ability to send or receive pics

  3. Video

  4. This is what it looks like

  5. This is what it looks like

  6. Texting, Sexting & Chatting

  7. This is what it looks like…

  8. This is what it looks like

  9. Texting Time for a little exercise! 121 4COL BRB AFAIK AITR CICYHW CWOT DDSOS DYHA(B/F G/F) J/K

  10. Texting isn’t just for teens anymore!

  11. Don’t freak out! • Sexting is becoming more common • Talk to your teen now, before it becomes an issue

  12. Webcams Can be a great tool for Skype, study groups, keeping contact with family and friends….

  13. Video

  14. Chat rooms

  15. Instant Messaging

  16. Social NetWorking Sites Facebook MySpace Xanga Bebo And the list goes on . . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites

  17. Social NetWorking Sites What are the benefits of/reasons to use these sites?

  18. Positive Supports www.fosterclub.com http://fosteryouth.net http://www.freechild.org/index.htm

  19. Searching . . . the web . . .

  20. Warning Signs • Secretive behavior/evasive answers • Receiving gifts, packages or money from unknown (to you) sources • Excessive time spent on the Internet • Upset during or after use • Phone calls/e-mails from unknown people • Late night or all night texting • Diminished in-person social contacts

  21. What can YOU do?

  22. What is COPPA? • http://www.coppa.org/coppa.htm • http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0031-protecting-your-childs-privacy-online Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

  23. Remember . . . It isn’t that we don’t trust our kids, it’s that we don’t trust other people on the Internet.

  24. If something happens • Don’t overreact. Be calm. • Engage in a dialogue. • Seek professional help if necessary. • Enforce consequences.

  25. Focus on the Relationship!

  26. Thank you!

  27. Sandra McIlhenny Portland State University Child Welfare Partnership mcilhenn@pdx.edu

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