Lord Kitchener Elementary School PAC

Parenting in a Cyber-Age

Lord Kitchener Elementary School Gymnasium
4055 Blenheim Street, Vancouver
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7-9 pm
$5/person or $8/couple

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Our children’s use of online communication and social media is exploding. How do we stay ahead of this technology curve and guide our children safely and wisely through a time of unprecedented change? When is it appropriate to allow our kids on social networking sites like Facebook? How do we protect them from inappropriate content on sites like YouTube?
How do we keep them from being exploited by the information and individuals they encounter on the Internet?

Parenting in a Cyber-Age will explore the many parenting challenges presented by the Internet age. This presentation aims to help parents acquire the tools to deal with these challenges with a particular focus on Internet literacy and safety information. Presented by BC’s Safe Online Outreach Society (SOLOS) this presentation will also provide timely information on topics including:

Web 101
Parents as “cyber-tourists”; youth as “cyber residents”
Emerging trends in online youth culture
High risk activities online
The nature of sexual exploitation in cyberspace
Internet safety tips and resources

Public is welcome. Please contact shaben@telus.net for further information or to reserve seats.