Scare tactics aren't working

Great refresher for teachers, librarians and parents on how to teach cyber-safety. Time to pull back from the scare tactics and focus on the facts. Scaring kids from drugs and sex hasn't worked since the '50s and scaring them about cyber-bullying isn't working today. It's time to treat kids like adults, give them the facts and the concerns, and assist them in finding safe and honorable choices.

Do fear and exaggeration increase risk?

Does this mean I have to loosen the reins on my own children's digital lives? Jury will remain out on this one . . .

Larry Magid, co-director of Connect Safely.org created another slide show a while back that is more detailed and explanatory and perhaps suitable for middle school students.

Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy: A presentation for students