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One of the unique suggestions that De Hann brought up was a content provision software, which a lot of European countries already use. This would bring down the risk of children finding unwanted content on the internet and protect them. Another unique suggestion was in the awareness raising section. Bringing parents together to show them the different risks of the internet that they may not know about and showing them how to prevent it from happening would help a lot. In my opinion, parents don't pay a ton of attention to what their children are doing on the internet, they just buy them a device and let them have at it, unaware of all the risks involved.
Moreno suggests that there needs to be balance, communication, and boundaries when using the internet. Balance is when there is a healthy line between a persons online and offline activities. Boundaries need to be set when thinking about what to do and not to do online. Communication ties the other two together. With all of these things, internet use can be seen as a healthy thing, but if there is any sort of unevenness in any of them, internet use can have many risks.
I agree, but also disagree. It just depends. I agree that we can't always assume that teens are doing what they are not supposed to while online, but, we also can't just let them have all of the freedom in the world. We need to at least address the things that we want them to stay away from and I think we should do random checks every once in a while to make sure they aren't getting into any online trouble.

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De Hann proposed some very unique suggestions in the first reading in regards to the youth and internet safety. The first suggestion that caught my attention was the  10 European countries in which ISP's play a big role in internet safety. De Hann expressed how  these ISPs include a wide range of services that include detection of wifi-inclusion and anti-spam functions. The other suggestion that caught my eye from the reading regarded an e-inclusion strategy when talking about parental mediation the topic suggested that policymakers include the families of the lower SES.

Moreno suggested this about the importance of  boundaries, communication, and balance in this model. She insisted that these three are vital for children in their understanding of internet use. If the child has certain boundaries set it could help them stay out of uncomfortable and troublesome situations on the internet. Communication is a necessity Moreno states. Not only that the child communicates about certain observations and different obstacles that they find on the internet but with peers as well. Communication between other online users can help to understand how/why they use the internet. Lastly, Moreno details that a balance in time that a person has on and off of the internet is essential for a healthy relationship with the internet.

Lastly I agree that adolescents should be taught about the internet on what and what not to be doing. Rather than just being governed and restricted from certain things. I know as a child if I didn't understand why I shouldn't be doing it I would still do it just to figure out what was so bad about it.

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The De Hann reading for the week four activity was extremely interesting and presented many interesting points in regards to internet safety and youth. One unique suggestion that the author offered was potentially providing more educational and stimulating content for younger people to interact with. I found this point that the author made to be very interesting because it presented the possibility for there to be positivity and growth in today's often daunting digital space. Another very interesting point that the author made during the reading was that there needs to be more government control in regards to what young people are able to view on the internet. Although I agree with this point in the fact that the government should be holding private corporations responsible for their actions, there still may be other measures that may be more effective then government intervention.

The Moreno reading presents some very interesting points regarding how individuals should be interacting with the internet in a healthy way. When it comes to boundaries, Moreno states that people should feel comfortable stating their boundaries in a digital setting and should understand what others boundaries may be as well. In regards to communication, Moreno states that we should be open with our communication and clearly understand the nuances that come with it on the internet. Finally Moreno states that one should always try to strike a balance between time spent on and off the internet in order to engage in health internet activity and have an overall healthy lifestyle.

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In de Hann’s article one unique suggestion he discussed was the use of the ISP system that safeguards online safety for children. This software is already being implemented in 10 European countries and provides ‘safety packages’ that has a wide range of services that protects against a lot of risks that come with being on the internet. Having this in the United States would be one step in creating a better protection system from children on the internet. The second unique suggestion that I found interesting was the having parental mediation that is stimulated by awareness-raising campaigns and meetings at schools. This will provide an area where parents can learn how to monitor their children on the internet in the right way.

In Moreno’s model the importance of boundaries, communication and balance are the main conversations parents need to have with their children about internet usage. From the moment a kid starts using the internet, if they have an open relationship with their parents about what’s they see on the internet and what to be aware of, then they will be off to the right start. If a young person knows the right balance and already has the right idea of what their boundaries are, then this will also help to protect themselves from the risks of the internet.

I completely agree with what Pamela Wisniewski is saying because there are so many times parents just assume that their children are going to take part in the risks on the internet when in fact many aren’t. It’s when parents start putting a ton of restrictions on children that they then become curious and want to see what their parents are trying to hid from them. This can be prevented if parents rather have open and honest conversations with their kids about internet safety and allow them more freedom so that they feel comfortable having these conversations.

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1. De Haan mentions how in 10 European countries, ISP plays a large role in safeguarding the internet and offers safety packages. These offer services such as anti-virus and anti-spyware protections, software against phishing attacks...and more. These softwares seem essential to have available to the U.S. We have safety softwares but they are mostly to just block certain websites so kids can't get on them. This goes above and beyond. In addition, de Haan talks about coping mechanisms. This is important for internet safety as wen with protection software, kids can still be exposed to content that is inappropriate. Learning how to cope with what they saw and how to move forward is essential in internet safety.

2. Moreno discusses the importance of boundaries, communications, and balance in this model as those three elements cover the basics for promoting healthy internet habits. She talks about one who has a balance of these three components have a healthy relationship with the internet.

3. I agree. I think it is important to teach someone about the why of something rather than just restricting them and controlling them. If kids know why it is important to have these restrictions they are more likely to understand the importance of them and be able to pass their knowledge on to create an internet safe society.

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In the "Maximising opportunities..." reading, de Haan suggested that content provision was needed to make the internet a safer place for young people. He thought that having stimulating and educational content would reduce internet risks while promoting an increase in information and learning. Much of the content online is for entertainment purposes so more engaging and interactive content would definitely promote an educational atmosphere. de Haan also suggested safety by design. He mentioned that we could enhance a child’s safety by providing them with tools such a ‘report abuse, pre-installed filters, warnings and age verification’ to serve as regulatory barriers for extra precaution. I think this is an excellent idea because the more tools that are available, the more likely they’ll be used by both parents and youth.

Moreno presents a model for healthy internet use. She suggests that it’s important for parents and professionals to have conversations with youth to establish boundaries, create balance, and maintain good communication with each other regarding the use of the internet. The reading suggests that balance stems from watching the amount of internet time a child is using and how what children feel online could impact what they see offline as well. In terms of boundaries, children of all ages need should develop an understanding of what boundaries should look like for them and how they can maintain their balance of internet usage.

In the NPR article by Fulton, University of Central Florida researcher Pamela Wisniewski contends that teenagers must learn to make good decisions and regulate their own behavior online. I would agree that we have to stop assuming teens are the perpetrators of misconduct and treat them like they’re our partners instead. Monitoring and restricting their use of certain media types and platforms may result in teens doing it anyways but this time, behind their parents’ backs. According to Wisniewski, the only app that gave teens a bigger role in online risk reduction was designed by a 15-year-old girl. It’s clear that teens know what they want to do online and they’re also worried about their own safety and privacy so teens need to be able to have a say in what types of monitoring tools they require.

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(1) In de Haan’s reading Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Risks for Children Online, he brought up many unique suggestions for how to combat the risk and making the internet a safer place for children. The two sections I found most interesting were Safety by Design and Education. De Haan talks about how 10 different European countries and their ISPs play a big role in trying to make sure that their teens and children's internet use is safe. They have participated in local projects and have distribute online safety awareness-raising tools for school. Also, in Education de Haan states, “Teachers are key players in supporting the positive online experiences of children by providing access to high quality content and in safeguarding children and young people from negative experiences” which I think is very important when children are using the internet and online tools more and more in their schools.

(2) In Moreno’s reading, she discusses how balance, boundaries and communication are three essential parts in keeping children safe online and how they can use the internet in a healthy way. With balance, they discuss how to spend your time online wisely but also how that time might affect what you see and feel online might impact what you feel and see offline. With boundaries, it is important to discuss them at an early age, like you would with any other safety issue. Lastly, with communication, it is important to keep the lines of communication open between parents/adults and children.

(3) In Wisniewski’s statement, I do agree that we need to start treating teens and children like partners instead of treating them like perpetrators. I think with teens and children using the internet more in their everyday lives, and getting more experienced than adults and their parents, the parents need to stop trying to control and monitor their use, but instead teach them about the risks and how to safely use the internet. Not to say that parents should stop monitoring their use, but communication and honest conversations about the internet can make a big impact.

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De Hann’s article brought up many important points. The first point that I thought was very important was his mention of implementing report abuse options and parental controls to keep children safe. When it comes to protecting children online, in my opinion the best solution is to educate children on the risks of the internet in order to have them understand what rules are there for their safety, instead of viewing it merely as barriers. However, a report abuse option/parental controls is a fallback to keep children safe as a last resort. In relation to this point, De Hann mentioned content provision, stating that more educational and engaging content would help children learn, while decrease risk. I believe that is a very good point - intertwining educational content with entertainment would help achieve this point, and this can also help teach children to keep themselves safe.

The three elements to keep youth safe online that were mentioned in the Moreno reading were: boundaries, communication, and balance. Balance refers to the balance of online and offline life, something that is necessary but many people lack. Moreno suggests that kids need to know that online and offline worlds do impact one another. Boundaries are important to have especially when online life affects offline life, so having kids set limits to safeguard against peer pressure is important. The last facet to this three pronged approach is communication. Kids need to be able to feel that they can communicate with a trusted adult about their interactions online and offline without risk aversion, so to ensure this the kid must feel safe and comfortable. Thus, all three prongs are interrelated in order for parents to help keep their children safe, and for children to be responsive to this and understand the provisions made for their safety.

I fully agree with Wisniewski’s statement to treat teens as partners. When adults monitor their children’s devices, acting as an entity to check phones (rather than communicate with the their child as an equal in this process), their child will end up putting their effort into finding ways around the barriers instead. Especially at puberty and “teenage years” where children begin to rebel as a part of this process, it is especially a sensitive and crucial time to communicate openly about online safety and reinforce understanding, instead of building barriers that they will see useless and only strive to bypass.

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In the Haan reading, many different possible solutions and ways to increase internet safety among today's youth. One thing that caught my attention at the beginning of the reading was when he stated while talking about new interactive uses in technology, that "these new uses potentially promote sociability, self confidence and identity formation." This stuck out to me because most of the points that this weeks readings make are all the ways that the internet can be risky and positive and it was nice to see the author state a reason of how modern internet can really benefit today's youth. Another unique point that this article made was when it talked about how multiple European countries were using ISPs to provide online safety. ISPs can offer many services such as "anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, defense against phishing attacks with URL filtering and anti-spam functions, detections of WiFi intrusion, improved personal firewalls to discourage intrusions by hackers and the blocking of viruses targeting loopholes in the network." In my opinion, if these prove to help drastically, the US should definitely try putting them into place.

In the Moreno reading, she describes a model that consists of three main elements. The first element she states is balance. In the article she states that "balance means a healthy equilibrium exists between a young person's online and offline activities." Meaning that in order to be healthy, you must create a good balance in your life when it comes to participating in activities online and offline. The second element talked about is boundaries. In the article, Moreno states that "even with perfect balance, a young person might still find him or herself being pressured by an online friend to do something uncomfortable or questioning whether to accept a Facebook friend request from someone unfamiliar." Many things that have to do with boundaries include what to post, who to communicate with, and what type of information you are searching for on the internet. The final element discussed is communication. In the article, Moreno states that "We included communication as one of the three elements of the Healthy Internet Use model because of the impact that parent-child communication has on many other types of adolescent behavior."

In the last reading, I 100% agree with the point made by Pamela Wisniewski when she says that teenagers must learn to make good decisions and regulate their own behavior online rather than simply being restricted in their use or access. I agree with this because if you as parents and adults restrict your kids so much early in life and throughout the early teen years, they are going to become more rebellious once they become more independent, which will cause them to take more risks online and possibly put themselves in more dangerous situations.

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(1) In the reading by de Haan, I found the section on Safety by design to be interesting. At the beginning of this section it talks about how 10 European countries are currently using ISP's as an effective mechanism to approach safety online. These "safety packages" participate in local projects to raise awareness, and produce online safety awareness-raising material for schools. The packages act as a service to eliminate anti-virus and anti-spyware protection. It will also detect spam and Wi-Fi intrusion. I like this suggestion that we incorporate this more into the protection of teens in on the internet because it helps to empower parents and educators to choose and use adequate filtering solutions that are appropriate. Another suggestion that I found extremely important in today's society was educating children on the consequences that come along with cyber-bulling. THIS IS HUGE. Since there are many options to be secluded or anonymous, children believe that they cannot be punished. This is just another reason for parents to get involved their children's internet use and understand how to use the websites they are using daily.
(2) In the reading authored by Moreno, a model was introduced to help with online safety. This model has several goals such as making sure it was easy for parents and professionals to recall, and reinforce in both scary and casual conversations with a child. The three elements of focus for this model is balance, boundaries, and communication. By using this model there are hopes that a child will have the right balance, maintains a good level of online boundaries, and has regular communication with an adult. Balance stems from watching the amount of internet time a child is using. And I also enjoyed the point she said about it not only being about balance but also what children feel online might impact what they see and fell offline as well. For boundaries, children of all ages need to start to develop a understanding of what boundaries should look like for them and how they can maintain them. Finally, the communication aspect probably plays the largest role. This is because good communication helps to encourage and maintain both balance and boundaries.
(3) There are some aspects that I agree with in the article by Fulton. I do think that it is important for your child to be treated as a partner and not someone who is necessarily a perpetrator. Consequences that may come about from online use are not solely the child's fault. Parents need to take the responsibility too especially if that child is at a very young age. The parents and child need to partner together and pay attention to what each other are doing to help one another to be safe. Finally, it is no surprise that the internet is a huge part of today's society. A child at one point in their day is going to come across the use of the internet. Yes, a parent could get more creative to help a kid remain off the internet, but we are not going to be able to keep them off at all times. That is where the balance comes into effect as well as communication between a child and a parent as partners.

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In the de Haan reading, many unique solutions were offered to make the internet safer for young people. One that particularly stood out to me was how he suggested that governments should be putting pressure on ISPs to self regulate the content on their platform to promote child-friendly environments. de Haan explains that this would increase transparency on the content production side and would allow parents and children to make well reasoned decisions on what content they want to engage with. This is an interesting approach because it implies that the ISPs would comply with this simply because they want to work for a greater good. However, ISPs, like many other companies, do not usually initially respond to appeals to conscience if the status quo is profitable. I believe this approach needs to be much more developed before it can be effective. Another suggestion that de Haan discusses is how sites can self regulate by having safety built into their websites through report abuse buttons, age verification, etc. I have seen several of these initiatives on sites that I use regularly, especially the report abuse options on social media websites. I believe that it does make staying safe online easy because it offers an immediate way to respond to a problem when it arises.

Moreno discusses how all three elements, balance, boundaries, and communication, need to be present in order to have a well functioning model for healthy internet usage. Youths cannot spend too much time online because it then starts to dominate other events in their life which deserve adequate attention. Boundaries also need to be discussed and set between parents and youths about what sites should be reached, what to post, what to watch, etc. Boundaries early on develop into healthy online habits. Finally, open channels between parents and children is important because it creates a meaningful space for questions and discussion of troublesome issues. I think communication is the most important aspect because it is one in which the child is able to fully express their opinion to the parent and negotiate what safety means for them.

As for Wisniewski’s statement, I agree that we need to stop treating teens like they are perpetrators and instead treat them as partners. In a lot of instances, the teen knows more about the technology platform/website than the parent does and as a general rule, most teens know what is not safe behavior, especially if parents have meaningful conversations about media early on in their lives. Treating teens as though they are incapable of staying safe without constant supervision does not empower teens in any way. Trust and open dialogue can go a long way in empowering teens to make the right decision online. This would allow the teen to feel comfortable enough to reach out and tell the parent if they encounter something that they don’t know how to handle.

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In the Hann reading,  he thought that if people were more educated and were more stimulated then that could reduce the risks for online use and instead people would see it as a way to learn and grow for the better. I agree with this because when people are more informed about most things, they start to think of ways to make it better for everyone which I think is a good thing.

In the Moreno reading, it basically talks about how balance is everything. If you can balance online use and offline life together, then things can start to go well for you. When you are spending to much time online, it starts to interfere with your real life view and that can start to become a problem. When you learn how to balance both parts of those two parts in your life, then you'll be able to start growing from that aspect.

In the final reading, I agree that we should make teens and kids feel like they are equals. The kids would have someone to look up too and that could help more kids make good decisions. Most importantly, you have to be able to teach your kids how to be safe online because online use will keep getting more advanced and checking up on what they are doing might not be enough. Hopefully, when you are teaching them the right things, they will stick with them as they are browsing online.

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1) One suggestion that de Hann suggested was content provision. De Hann believed that having more stimulating, educational content will help reduce the risks and promote civic information and learning. I think this is a good idea, because a lot of the contents online are for entertainment purposes. We could use more interactive and stimulating content that will promote learning. I also thought it was an amazing idea to think about safety by design. De Hann mentioned that we can enhance a child’s safety by providing them with the online tools such a ‘report abuse buttons, pre-installed filters, warnings and age verification’. Therefore, if parents fail to tell kids about internet safety, at least there will be some regulation barrier online to reduce the risks.
2) In Moreno’s reading, balance is all about the equilibrium between a person’s online and offline life. Spending too much time browsing online can impact how you perceive and feel in real life. Boundaries is important another important component because it helps the individual be safe. An individual must learn to make conscious choices about how they interact online such as the personal information they are sharing and to whom. Lastly, having communication with another individual regarding internet usage may help users understand how to be safe online.
3) I would agree that we need to treat them as partners. I think more kids should learn to make good decisions and regulate their own behavior, because using the internet will continuously get more advanced to the point where monitoring may not be enough. Therefore, I think instead of constantly monitoring a child’s access or use, it’s more important to teach them how to be safe on the internet in hopes that they use that knowledge while navigating online.

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1) In Haan reading like many other reading a lot of talk about how to keep your child safe while using the internet and the many risk if you don’t monitor your kids use. One thing that I found to be different in this article compared to others was how the internet hows many benefits. I have brought this point up in many of my other discussion topics as I think this is a very important part of the internet. The internet allows kids to have fun, learn, and express themselves creatively. Another interesting point that was brought up in the reading was that many risk on the internet arise out of ignorance. That children need to be educated on the risk of the internet and not just be expected to know the risk. Children need to fully understand that cyber-bulling can have many consequences and this needs to be explained to them by their parent and teachers. This will help enhancing their own knowledge of the internet and help them better understand how to treat others.

2)The model that is explained in this article is divided into three categories: balance, boundaries, and communication. When Moreno explains balance between the online world and the time used online and the offline world. Making sure kids fully understand that even though they might feel like two different worlds one can impact another. Having a conversation with your kids in order to maintain a healthy use and understanding of the internet is very important at this time. And that boundaries are important because kids can make online choices but those choices are also going to effect the real world. And the article finishes with keeping open communication with an adult while using the internet is key. Having a comfortable environment allows children to feel safe to tell their parents any uncomfortable situation that they might be exposed to online.

3)I agree with Wisniewski statement about teaching kids and teenagers as more of an equal rather then regulating everything that they do. When I was first reading this I felt like she was saying that adults should start turning a blind eye to what their children are doing online. But after reading more into the article I found that its more about just communicating with your child and finding a balance between rules and freedom for your teen. Making your teen feel comfortable coming to tell you something is wrong is such an important part of relationship and shouldn’t only be used online but in the real world as well.

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(1)  In the Maximising opportunities reading, Haan discusses several policy recommendations for reducing online risk while also stimulating positive use for children and teenagers. Two of these which stood out to me as unique were his suggestions regarding Legislation and Children’s Digital Rights and Safety by Design. Both of these put the responsibility not on parents or youth, rather, on the government and the content creators. The first recommendation suggests that national governments inforce a regulatory framework for websites to uphold a child’s right to privacy and connection. According to Haan, it is the government’s responsibility to pressure content providers to give transparency with regards to commercial interests of businesses online. I agree with this point because if the government doesn’t regulate these companies, I don’t know who will. As a young adult, I too struggle with knowing what of my personal information is being shared with companies. It’s scary having suspicions that Facebook is selling my personal information, even down to what I say through my microphone so they can tailor ads towards my interests. Safety by design puts the responsibility on the content creators by building features into ISP to keep youth safe. Rather than having to manually filter out this potentially harmful data, the ISPS themselves should offer report-abuse buttons and pre-installed filters for children and youth online. Many parents don’t know how to properly filter out harmful information for their children online, and considering that even pre-k youth are exploring the Internet, it is essential for these filters to already be built into the software.

(2)  In Moreno’s article, she describes a three-pronged approach to keeping youth safe online. This model, which is easy to recall and reinforce for parents of all ages with differing values, is divided in three categories: balance, boundaries, and communication. By balance, Moreno explains the importance of a healthy equilibrium between online and offline worlds, while also making sure adolescents understand how one can impact the other. It is important for adults to remember the warning signs: Internet as the sole source of socialization, withdrawal, or excessive time spent on the Internet.  She also suggests that there is no specific time that is too much, because it depends on the individual. I found this interesting but valid—while some people can easily spend three hours on the Internet without any adverse effects, others simply cannot. I find the IPhone feature which limits social media use and reports your phone usage extremely useful. The second prong to this approach is boundaries. It is important for youth to understand how their online choices can have real impacts, and to avoid peer pressure by establishing “no-cross zones” with parents in regards to what they share online. Finally, she suggests the importance of open communication with a trusted adult about Internet use and interactions online. One way to do this is by ensuring a comfortable environment for communication at home, and beginning this at a young age. I think this is the most important step. Without an adult to openly communicate with, it is proven that children are reluctant to share when they have been exposed to risk online. With these three key steps, adults and youth can work together to ensure they are benefiting from the Internet without suffering from potential risks.

(3) I definitely agree with Wisniewski’s message about seeing teenagers as partners rather than perpetrators when it comes to Internet use. She is not suggesting that adults turn a blind eye to their children and their online presence. Rather, she suggests open communication, finding a balance between teen autonomy and parental supervision, and parents themselves modeling good behavior to their children. I was not surprised by the statistic that 89% of Android security features on apps were for parental control, such as blocking content and restricting use. It can be difficult to think of other ways to ensure safety online. However, if a 15-year-old girl can come up with a creative app where adolescents are asked to “rethink” before they send a potentially harmful message, we too can come up with more creative ways to ensure safety online without using a top-down approach. Youth often know more about online risks than adults, and their input is extremely beneficial when it comes to assessing and addressing the potential dangers of the Internet.

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Haan's chapter brings up many good points about how to make the internet a safer place for young children. Making parents a part of the solution is mentioned in the text multiple times. First, raising awareness, and second, mediating. I think educating parents on the risks children can face but also making them more aware of what is available to help keep their children safe is essential. Doing this allows for parents to mediate their child's activity online and protect them from potentially harmful content. I think involving the parent is one of the most useful ways to keep children safe. One is because different parents have different rules for their children, so they can
mediate to their expectations, but also they are the closest person to their children and can be there when needed to watch over them.

Moreno' s three elements: balance, boundaries, and communication are the foundation for successful internet use for youth and their parents. She makes a point to establish the importance of having conversations
early with teens and children in order to maintain healthy use of the internet. Making expectations and guidelines early and clear helps teens make smart decisions about what they are doing on the internet and who they are communicating with.

I agree but also disagree with Wisneiewski's statement in the article. I disagree because I do think younger teens need that limitation and that "excessive" seeming guidance and protection while they are still learning and using the internet at an immature and vulnerable age. I do agree though that eventually, kids have to be kids and learn from the choices
and decisions they make on the internet. Kids are all different. Some learn best by being told what to do and following the rules while others only find that a reason to rebel and learn best from doing and learning lessons and consequences. I find that a good balance is a good way to help kids learn the ins and outs of online safety.

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I was really struck by the Hann reading, it talked a lot about safety for children on the internet, and the risk involved, as well as talking about different countries working together to make it safer for children which I thought was really cool. However, the part that I like best about the article, was the mention of how the internet is helping to building confidence and communication for youth on the internet. Which I think is a really great thing, that rarely gets mentioned. But kids are learning a lot of skills, and communicating more than ever before because of it, and with people from all over the world, this is an opportunity to build skills that my generation didn't have at that age.

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