Now more than ever, parents’ involvement in their chid(ren)’s use of technology is critical. In this post, articles that address parental strategies, may be helpful.. Parents who listen to and establish a strong relationship with their child, should continue to provide boundaries, structure, and consequences in a loving home environment.
- Link to How to talk to your kids about the Devious Licks school TikTok challenge: Current article from the Washington Post
- Link to Kids and Tech: Although from three years ago, this article by the American Academy of Pediatrics, was published at a time that children and technology concerns were paramount with families.
- Link to Parental Control Apps: Realize that our children probably will be able to circumvent these controls. The most effective and limiting control is parenting – providing awareness, guidance, boundaries, and consequences in a safe and loving home environment.
SUPERINTENDENT LETTER Report: Please download Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi’s letter.pdf regarding Hawaii Department of Education’s no tolerance stance on Tik Tok Challenges.