Adolescent Mobile Safety: Not a LOL-ing Matter

Adolescent Mobile Safety:

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The Digital Native Generation is

at a higher risk

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87 percent of children aged 4-16 either owned or had access to a mobile phone

Source: Schools Should Teach Kids Phone Safety Image by Lynell Bumark

60 percent of children take their mobile phones to school some or

all of the time

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43 per cent of children have internet access on

their mobile phones

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There is a rising demand for mobile Apps for children ages 18 months to 2 years of age!

Source: iPhone Apps a Hit with Preschoolers Image by David Boyle

The 5 principal dangers of mobile

technology to children:

1.  Data Theft 2.  Malicious Software 3.  Cyberbullying 4. Inappropriate Content 5.  Predators

Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online

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Data Theft Stolen passwords, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and other financial information

Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online

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Malicious Software

Aka “Malware”- adware, spyware, viruses, phishing

scams

Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online Image by James Burke

Inappropriate Content

Includes pornography, content focused on violence, hate propaganda

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Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online

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79% of youth inadvertent exposure to pornography occurs in the home

Source: Enough is Enough- Protecting our Children Online

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Predators

In chat rooms, text messaging, social networking cites etc

Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online

16 percent of

teens considered meeting

someone they've only talked to

online

Source: Enough is Enough- Protecting our Children Online

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Cyber-bullying “The intentional harm, mistreatment, embarrassment or slander of another via electronic media”.

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Approximately 26 percent of adolescent girls will be the victims of Cyber-bullying

Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics

While approximately 16 percent of boys will become victims of

cyber-bullying

Souce: Canadian Cellular Forensics

As many as 43 percent of students have admitted to being the victim of cyber-bullying at

least once.

Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics

HOWEVER…

Only 21 percent of girls and 18 percent of boys will report this Cyber-bullying

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Indications of Victims of Cyber-bullying

1) anger, frustration, fear and/or

sadness after using their cell phone or computer

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2) more inhibited and avoids friends and activities that they formerly relished

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3) Plummeting grades, cutting school or other signs of depression !

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How can the generation of

digital natives be protected from these dangers?

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9 out of 10 parents believe their kids should be taught about

mobile phone and internet safety in school

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The eSmart System

An interactive system designed to help instigate policies around mobile phones and the internet, and set up safe procedures for reporting incidents of cyber-

bullying

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Source: www.mymobilewatchdog.com

Check out all of the social networks that your child is

registered with.!

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Monitor all emails and text messages sent and received by

your child.

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The responsibility of ensuring adolescent mobile safety falls on

both parents and schools. Vigilance and preventative action are key components in ensuring

the well-being of the digital native generation.

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