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I think all we can do as parents is just educate our children on how to safely use these devices and teach them how to spot red flags: intrusive ads, bullying,

I think all we can do as parents is just educate our children on how to safely use these devices and teach them how to spot red flags: intrusive ads, bullying, scams, catfishing, everything else wrong with the internet. If you block their exposure and/or don't trust them, they're going to rebel and it'll be counterproductive for everyone. source: have a 7 year old daughter who does the exact opposite of what I ask her to do.

Loughla 4y ago
>If you block their exposure and/or don't trust them, they're going to rebel and it'll be counterproductive for everyone. We're raising our kids to question everything. The literal standing rule in our house is - "if there isn't a reason for the rule, it's arbitrary and should be fought". This has come with consequences (it's certainly annoying to have to explain that NO THE ROAD IS NOT FOR PLAYING IN) but it also has ensured these little kids critically think about everything. Authoritarian parental behaviors only breed sneaky kids. Source: me and my childhood. Open and honest communication, acknowledging your own shortcomings, and identifying where you can and cannot help. This is the only way.