Posts Tagged ‘Online reputation’
Facebook is designed to be used by people who are at least 13 years old. However, millions of pre-teens use the social networking site. And that’s really not so surprising; after all, Facebook seems to be the place to connect. But it’s also not surprising that many parents are not happy to find out their […]
With the recent PEW Internet Survey released on May 21st, 2013, there were some new findings that should make parents happy and maybe not so thrilled at the same time. We found out that some teens are finally waking-up to the fact that their online reputation is critical to their future. Another words, they are […]
Spring break is here and many teens love to boast about their fun online. However parents need to step up to the plate and talk to their kids about what they post today can literally harm their future and affect their college of choice or a potential employment. Let’s make spring break a time for […]
All too often, we’re advised to talk to teens about the Internet in the emphatic, wide-eyed sort of way that trips all their alarms: Warning, warning, clueless parent ahead! Sure, there are plenty of traps and dangers lurking on the Web for a naive young person. But teens are like bashful deer: Make too much […]
The Internet is an invaluable tool for teenagers, allowing them access to information that would have required their parents to spend hours in the library with a card catalog and stack of reference books. For all of the vast stores of information online, there are also more than a few dangers. Sexual predators, bullying and […]
Parents, Have you Googled Yourself Lately? What Your Kids Think of Your Online Reputation
2012
You know you’re a pretty good parent. Sure, you’re not perfect – but most of the time, you do what you have to do to provide a comfortable, nurturing life for your kids. Most importantly, your children love and respect you. But because kids are naturally curious, they will start to wonder about aspects of […]
It’s hard for kids to think that the things they do now will matter later. But the reality is, those things will, especially if they have put them anywhere on the Internet. Sure, having a Facebook page is cool and fun, but kids and teens need to know that what goes on Facebook, stays on […]
This past summer I was honored to teach a class at a local college about online reputation to a group of teens. I was amazed at how receptive they were and jumped in to start creating their positive online image and building their virtual real estate! Today we hear a lot about businesses and professionals […]
Do you know what Google is saying about you? What is it saying about your child or your teenager that will be applying for college or a job shortly? This is a very important question you have to be ready for. Years ago your resume was based on your education and experience, today there is […]
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