In this episode, Alan talks about some of the basic things that every adult in a kid’s life needs to know about walking with them as they learn healthy ways to use technology and the internet.
For a breakdown of what kids are going through and needing from us at different ages, check out Bradley Howell’s chapter (Technology and Adoptive Youth Ministry) in the book Adoptive Youth Ministry:
https://www.amazon.com/Adoptive-Youth-Ministry-Integrating-Generations/dp/0801049709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535557534&sr=8-1&keywords=adoptive+youth+ministry
Helpful websites:
- covenanteyes.com (This site offers content filtering and accountability software for a household for $15.99 per month.)
- archive.ikeepsafe.org/scouting/ (This site offers a guide for having conversations about porn, bullying, violence, and other inappropriate content in age appropriate ways for 1st to 5th grade, 6th to 8th grade, 9th to 12th grade. This is from an archived part of their website, so it may not be around forever.)
- commonsensemedia.org (This is the best tool I’ve found for parents to check out the apps that their kids are using. It gives a brief overview of what the app does, why kids are using it, and some recommendations of ways that we can help them use the app safely.)
Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net
