I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for BGCA. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. However, all
opinions are 100% my own.
As a
Mom of a teen and a tween, I found this cyber safe initiative compelling because keeping
them safe in this rapid fire, digital sharing age is a bit daunting. Teens tend
to communicate via electronic devices exclusively. Phone calls are almost
extinct. With all their texts, tweets, selfie sharing and snap-chatting, our
kids build solid friendships- but there is also lot of room for clichés excluding
peers, misinterpretation, hurt feelings and bullying.
Even
though I consider myself a socially savvy Mom who has open relationships with
her daughters, I found a wealth of helpful information at BGCA’s website for
parents and teens.
About BGCA’s #CyberSafe Futures:
“Talking to your kids about online safety is the first step.” BGCA
understands that growing up in the digital age is tough on teens and parents.
That’s why BGCA, in partnership with Sprint put together a #CyberTribe of
expert teens to help answer questions facing kids online.
The first thing I did when I visited the BGCA cybersafe site was take the “Are you a Cyber Smart Parent?” quiz .
The
good news? I am a socially savvy Mom.
Go here to take the quiz yourself.
After
taking the quiz, I checked out the Resource Page. Resource Topics include: Cyberbullying, Social
Networks, Mobile Technologies and Online Privacy.
Here's the link to the Teen Resources page. Once there, your teen can explore life skills,
arts, health, programs and more.
Next I asked a #CyberTribe Question because if you want insights on
teens- who better to ask than a teen. This is a weekly Q & A session, so head on over and submit your questions. Plus, when you ask a question, you are entered to
win an IPad mini!
Navigating
this site is super easy for parents and teens, so I invite you to check it out
and forward the link to your teen because as BGCA says: “Every teen deserves a
#cybersafe future.”
Please share in comments: Have you or your child experienced cyber bullying or felt unsafe online?
Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be a good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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