I just finished reading a great book for parents called Logged On and Tuned Out by Vicki Courtney. It's a great asset for parents whose kids (particularly teens) are part of the very tech-savvy generation. I particularly recommend it for parents who are a bit nervous (maybe even downright scared) about their kids participating in the world wide web via social networks, etc. Vicki has a great approach ... we can't completely shield our kids from all that's out there via the Internet, so our job is to teach them to be wise about their media world. She includes good conversation starters and even parent-child contracts regarding everything from cell phone use to Facebook. It's a great easy read, and one of the most truly helpful books on this particular subject I've seen. She even has a website that will keep things up to date (http://www.loggedonandtunedout.com/) since this is an ever-changing realm. I was even inspired to create my own Facebook account ... keeps me in touch with my kids' world! Enjoy the book.
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