We grew up hearing, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” It’s a load of shit, but the lesson was that what we or others say is “harmless”. That wasn’t true then, and it’s even less true now. Our online world exposes us to a never-ending onslaught of words, images, and videos 24/7. “Reality” seems to start online, especially for our kids, and the anonymity provided by the internet means the world and the messages are harsher than ever and impossible for anyone to escape.

Our digital footprints have real-life implications, and in this episode we are discussing the urgent need for parental guidance on navigating the legal minefield of online behavior, urging families to engage in crucial conversations that could safeguard our teens' digital and real world futures.

Many believe the First Amendment is blanket permission to say what they want, when they want, and to whomever they want, but that is NOT how it works. Let’s examine this digital realm where every keystroke holds the power to change someone’s life for better or worse.

#raisinggoodhumans #parenting #raisingteens #raisingteensandtweens #onlinesafety #onlinebullying #consequences #digitalparenting

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