Free Online Tool Empowers Families to Set Technology Ground Rules as More Kids Go Digital
01 September 2015 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
National PTA® and LifeLock, Inc., Collaborate
to Build the Next Generation of Digital Citizens through “The Smart
Talk” Digital Toolkit
Today, LifeLock, Inc., and National PTA® announced a new, free
resource for families that helps parents have clear conversations
with their children about using technology and agree on ground
rules together. Called The Smart Talk, the digital tool is designed
to empower families to make smarter, safer choices online and help
build the next generation of digital citizens.
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“Being a parent is a balancing act, especially when it comes to
managing kids and their devices,” said Hilary Schneider, president
of LifeLock, “Together with National PTA, we are giving parents a
way to make a hard and complex discussion easier.”
The announcement is part of a two-year collaboration between
LifeLock, Inc. (NYSE: LOCK), a leader in proactive identity theft
protection, and National PTA, the nation’s oldest and largest child
advocacy association, that’s aimed to encourage families to have an
open, ongoing conversation about making positive, safe decisions
online. According to a recent survey by LifeLock, technology is
playing an ever-increasing role in our lives, with the majority of
children receiving their first smart phone between the ages of 8
and 12. While 79 percent of families have technology agreements
with their children, only 6 percent of those are written.1
The Smart Talk provides an interactive experience that guides
kids and parents through a series of questions and conversations
about topics such as safety and privacy, screen time, social media,
apps and downloads, texting and calling, reputation and respect,
and online videos and cameras. After agreeing on healthy limits
together, a personalized, official family agreement can be stored
on the computer or printed and posted at home.
“Technology has opened up a world of opportunities in every
aspect of life and is essential for the development of skills
children need to thrive. As parents, we want our children to learn
and have fun through technology, and at the same time, stay safe
and develop healthy lifestyles,” said Nathan R. Monell, CAE,
National PTA executive director. “The Smart Talk gives families a
roadmap to have open conversations and establish rules to safely
use technology and be responsible citizens in the digital
world.”
Parents frequently ask what the right age is to give their child
a smartphone or other device. Common Sense Media recommends using
the following set of discussion questions to determine if children
are ready for the responsibility of having a device.
- Does your child show a sense of
responsibility, such as letting you know when they leave the house?
Do they show up when they say they will?
- Does your child tend to lose things,
such as backpacks or homework folders?
- Does your child need to be able to
contact you at any time for safety reasons?
- Would having easy access to friends
benefit your child for social reasons?
- Do you think your child will use cell
phones responsibly -- for example, not texting during class or
disturbing others with their phone conversations?
- Can your child adhere to limits you set
for minutes talked and apps downloaded?
- Will your child use text, photo and
video functions responsibly and not to embarrass or harass
others?
For parents looking to begin the conversation today, tips and
more information on device and internet accountability are
available now on The Smart Talk website at
https://thesmarttalk.org/. More conversation can also be found
here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmarttalk.
The Smart Talk
videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mie0U8eMWBwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3q7CLPAALI
Additional Resources From Common Sense Media
Parent Concerns in General:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concernsAdvice Videos:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/video/adviceParent Blog:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blogFamily Guide to Essential
Apps:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/guide/best-first-kids-appsHealthy
Media Habits Infographic:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/pediatricians
About National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students,
teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders
devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of
parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c) (3)
nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice
for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities,
and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is
open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for
the education, health and welfare of children and youth.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. (NYSE:LOCK) is a leading provider of proactive
identity theft protection services for consumers and consumer risk
management services for enterprises. LifeLock’s threat detection,
proactive identity alerts, and comprehensive remediation services
help provide peace of mind for consumers amid the growing threat of
identity theft. Leveraging unique data, science and patented
technology from ID Analytics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary,
LifeLock offers identity theft protection that goes significantly
beyond credit monitoring. As part of its commitment to help fight
identity theft, LifeLock works to train law enforcement and
partners with a variety of non-profit organizations to help
consumers establish positive habits to combat this threat.
1 Commissioned study conducted by ResearchNow on behalf of
LifeLock, adults 18 and older were surveyed online between July
20-24, 2015.
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PTAHeidi May Wilson, 703-518-1242hmay@pta.org
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