Inappropriate use of digital media

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Inappropriate use of digital media

Kristen Wagoner
I have four daughters (3 are teens) so I am constantly "stalking" their social media, phone contents, etc. and talking with them about what is and is not appropriate info, pics, texts, etc to send and receive.  On numerous occasions my girls have spoken about people they know taking "ugly" pictures of others and sending them to their friends to make fun of or criticize another person in a manner they feel is all in fun. I have made it clear that it is never okay to take another persons picture without their knowledge and even if the know, it is not okay to share with others without permission.  It is so important for children to understand that taking, sending or receiving inappropriate pics are out there forever once posted.  It seems so hard for them to understand the long term consequences or repercussions of an impulsive decision.