Do we really have a clue? Do parents realize thatat age 9-10 today many young girls are hitting puberty? Boys at 10 know about sex? Are we as parents or grandparents aware of how technically"aware" they may be at this age,but they are still naive kids, right? What a dangerous combination this can be.
Just because our children know how to upload a questionable photo of a classmate (who puts it out there not knowing it's there for life), why would they? Does a 6th grader view that any differently than sending the latest gossip on their cellphones to a classmate, much less the entire class? Is a 5th grader who is expelled from school for an angry remark made on a My Space really responsible for a a crime? Our kids are so able to get their hands on such technology that can do such harm or make others feel in danger. Can we hold these children totally responsible?
Having been a guidance counselor for 15 years it is scary to have witnessed how quickly one texted remark can cause a total disruptionof a grade level if not an entire school or neighborhood. Are we adults really "awake" to that possiblity, if not probability? Are we supervising our child's online or cell communications where many times these problems all start right in our homes? Are we willing to risk not being a friend to our child or grandchild in order to protect them and others? They will accuse us of invading their privacy as we try to keep them safe from themselves. Can't we handle that?They may be far ahead of you in technological knowledge...but they are still 11, 12, 13 ....with all those ages bring with it! "Tweens" and teens they are all "doing it"...texting, emailing and hosting their own social networkpages! I think as parents and grandparents we want to believe,well our kids would never! Well folks...not only would they ever.... they most certainly already are! Do you want to take that chance, really? It only takes them a minute to type or text....something they may or may not realize is wrong...but changes their lives forever!
Jodi H. Underhill MEd. LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor &
Certified K-12 Guidance Counselor
License #MH9166
Phone: 386.747.7148
Fax: 407.264.8289
www.junderhilltherapy.com
DeLand, Florida Counseling Office and Sunshine State Online Therapy/Coaching/Consultation/Advocacy
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