Guests: Derek Jackson and Jeff Gottfurcht, Co-Founders of CyberDive
Every parent knows the feeling.
Your kid has a phone.
You know the internet never sleeps.
And you are pretty sure the rules you grew up with no longer apply.
In this episode, Joe sits down with two dads who came at the problem from opposite worlds and built a real solution together.
Derek Jackson, a former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer who tracked extremist activity online
Jeff Gottfurcht, a finance professional whose life changed after learning about a tragic case of online exploitation
This is not a panic episode.
It is not a tech lecture.
It is a grounded, honest conversation about digital safety, trust, transparency, and parenting in a connected world.
Why banning phones and apps often backfires with kids
How online bullying has changed now that kids can never "go home" from it
The real dangers parents underestimate on social platforms
Why shame-based parenting fails in digital spaces
How algorithms shape behavior, tone, and identity in kids
The difference between privacy and safety for children
Why involvement beats restriction every time
How transparency can actually improve parent-child conversations
The true story behind online sextortion and why it matters
What parents should look for before giving a child their first phone
Your child does not need fear.
They do not need silence.
They do not need you pretending the internet is not there.
They need a connection.
They need guidance.
They need you involved early, not reacting late.
Joe and his guests discuss the Aqua One Phone by CyberDive, a device designed specifically for families that want visibility without constant confrontation.
Key features discussed include:
Full-screen activity transparency for parents
Instant Replay to review on-screen activity
Built-in nudity prevention to stop sextortion before it starts
No blind spots across apps, texts, or encrypted platforms
Designed to encourage conversations instead of punishment
Learn more about CyberDive and the Aqua One Phone: https://cyberdive.co
More episodes and resources: https://nosittingonthesideline.com
This conversation goes beyond apps and settings.
It is about how parents show up in a world their kids already live in.
If you are raising a child today, this episode is not optional listening.
