Ask Dr. Sharon
Introduction
Technology and the Internet are powerful and valuable tools that create positive opportunities but also present some risks. These videos will help you recognize the challenges and dangers of technology and the Internet. As a parent or guardian, you’ll learn what you can do to help protect your children. You will learn what questions you need to ask your child about his or her Internet usage. You will also have resources to answer questions you may have about the Internet.
Sharon W. Cooper MD, FAAP
Sharon Cooper is CEO of Developmental and Forensic Pediatrics, PA, a consulting firm that provides medical care, training, and expert witness experience in child maltreatment cases as well as medical care for children with disabilities.
Encourage your child to
- Have good netiquette.
- Tell a trusted adult.
Netiquette is using courtesy, honesty, and polite behavior on the Internet. It involves avoiding doing anything that could harm someone else or yourself. It also involves standing up – not by – if you believe or know that someone is being harmed or doing something harmful.
A trusted adult is someone who will help protect and make your child safer. It is important for children to know who their trusted adults are in case they have questions or if anything ever happens to them. Trusted adults can be people like family members, caregivers, family friends, teachers, counselors, coaches, clergy members, youth leaders, and law-enforcement officers.
Learn More...
- Watch the Child Development video to learn more about how your child learns as he or she grows.
- Go to www.NetSmartzKids.org to teach your younger children about how to stay safer online. There are many Internet resources, activities, and animated videos to teach children about online safety while entertaining them.
How can I become more informed about the Internet and technology?
Learn more about computer features and programs. Click on each term to read the definition.
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