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Posted: 3:33 PM Nov 13, 2009
Online Danger Presentation
Shenandoah County On Thursday night, some Valley parents got an eye-opening look at new dangers their kids face online.
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On Thursday night, some Valley parents got an eye-opening look at new dangers their kids face online.
At Stonewall Jackson High School in Shenandoah County, law enforcement officials pinpointed cyber threats during live video game play and a rise in "sexting," which carries a felony charge.
Social networking Websites continue to pose a threat. Currently, there are more than 180 of them, which gives sexual predators more opportunities to meet young kids.
Educators say parents must keep up with technology to protect their kids.
"We can't stop kids from using the Internet and we shouldn't stop kids from using the Internet. We need to make parents aware of what things to look for," says Stonewall Jackson High School assistant principal Morgan Saeler.
The presentation also shed light on computer trespass and copyright infringement, which are things that could get both kids and their parents in trouble.
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I was the speaker at the talk on Thursday. I would like to point out a valid point made by Heather technology is great and is avery interactive part of our lives and wil be even more with our kids. Like Heather stated you need to learn and be apart of what your kids are doing. I siad in the interview when words get bad I cut it off but what it did not say is I play all the time with my kids and we have a good relationship. I talk about choices when we hear some of the things we do not like. But stopping the use of the tech could cause you a bigger headach down the road. We are planning on doing more talks if you or a group of people you know would like more information please call (540) 459-6100
Thanks to all of the parents that attended the presentation. It is important to remember that we must teach children to be safe on the Internet, cell phones, and game systems. These are the tools of the next generation and just telling them NOT to get on the Internet, not allowing cell phones or games systems is not the answer. Educate yourselves, play with your child, interact with theme on the socal networks. Doing this reminds them to keep their actions up to your expectations and also educates you. Technology is fun when done safely. Embrace it and learn more about it!
