Teens, Conflict & Social Media CUNY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS: A NYGEAR UP PARTNER

Agenda: Teens, Conflict & Social Media 1.The Teen Brain 2.Parent & Teen Conflict 3.Social Media: Responsible Posting 4.Social Media: Digital Drama 5.Resources 6.Questions?

Teen Years – What’s happening in the brain? 1.Impulse Control 2.Risk Taking 3.Drama 4.What is the parent/family role?

Parent & Teen Conflict 1.Conflict Not always bad Worse for parents than kids 2. Resolving conflict Understanding your child’s perspective 3. Spending time together Talking, being engaged

Social Media: Responsible Posting 1.What’s Appropriate? If you wouldn’t do it in real life, you shouldn’t do it online Emotional posts 2.Safety Every sites has an “About Us” or “Privacy Policy Avoid strangers Keep some information private 3.Watch the Clock

Social Media: Digital Drama 1.Digital Drama vs. Cyberbullying Harassment Everyday arguments 2.Avoiding Digital Drama Set Boundaries Take a break Talk to an adult

Resources 1.Common Sense Media – Has a “Parent Concerns” section and also a list of apps that help you track what your teen is doing online. This website also rates new movies and TV shows for age-appropriateness and content. 2.PBS Frontline: Inside the Teenage Brain - Resources and videos to help parents understand their teens Act For Youth Center for Excellence – Parent and Teen Toolkit.

Questions? Workshop Evaluations