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I’m doing what I can to teach my children (ages 9 and 5) how to stay safe on the Internet. However there are so many ways kids can get online now that it’s hard to keep up with them all. But as the African saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. It’s comforting to know that companies like Verizon and online villages like Common Sense Media are offering parents tools like a Family Media Agreement and teaching kids how to “self-reflect before you self-reveal.”
Although the webinar was focused on middle and high school children and mine are still in elementary school, I still got a lot of valuable information from the session. For instance, I learned that the average 8-18 year old spends 50+ hours a week on media outside the school. I also learned that cyberbullying is becoming increasingly prevalent with one-third of children aged 10-18 having experienced this hurtful act. If you didn't catch the webinar live, you should check out the replay.
There's so much I don't know and need to learn and I suspect that many other parents feel the same way. I hope Verizon continues to offer these sessions. One suggestion: I wish there was more information on how to keep your kids safe on devices like the Nintendo DSi, Wii, etc. I’ll stay tuned for more.
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Kathy Brown
S.V.P., Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility
Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James Gowen
Chief Sustainability Officer/
V.P. of Services Operations
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
Rose Kirk
President, Verizon Foundation
Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.
Jack McArtney
Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility
Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.
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