Cybersafe: Protecting and Empowering Kids in the Digital World of Texting, Gaming, and Social Media: Protecting and Empowering Kids in the Digital World of Texting, Gaming, and Social Media - Softcover

Children today are growing up in a world far different from the one in which their parents were raised. Between the Internet, gaming systems, mp3 players, and mobile phones, today's kids are nearly always connected to something digital. And, because it's developing so fast, it's hard for parents to stay on top of the technology and even harder to figure out how to help their children make good decisions when it comes to these things. This informative book will guide parents through the landscape of the digital world, helping them better understand things like: The history and the future of the Internet Cyberbullying (and how to help kids deal with it if it happens to them) Social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace Gaming and virtual worlds Parental control systems that allow parents to monitor kids' online activities Digital footprints (and how children can make sure theirs is a good one) Beyond informing readers on the latest trends in technology, Dr. Gwenn gives provides the tools parents need to help their child navigate the digital world with insight and intelligence.