🧑🏻💻Is your child protected from p*rn on their school Chromebook?
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Hello Reader, School-issued Chromebooks are here to stay, and many parents are worried that schools aren’t keeping them safe for kids. And we’ve got lots of proof! A Common Sense Media survey revealed that of the teens who reported viewing pornography during the school day, 44% did so on school-issued devices. Shockingly, many districts issue Chromebooks as early as Kindergarten! And we’ve heard reports of young students viewing porn on school issued Chromebooks. Parents often find themselves frustrated with school IT controls that aren’t strict enough to protect kids. So, what can you do when schools issue devices that don’t align with your family’s media standards? We’ve got you covered. Our latest article, Chromebook Safety Made Simple: 5 Essential Tips for a Safer School Year, dives into the risks and reveals five essential steps every parent should take to make Chromebooks safer for your child. We tackle questions like:
You’ll also find resources to help your child build their crucial internal filter. Don’t miss this important read to ensure your child has a safer school year.
Kindly, Kristen P.S. We need your stories! Has your child, or a child under your care, been able to access porn through a porn site or other platform, even after doing everything in your power to block it? Please hit REPLY and share your story with us! Your stories will help with an upcoming crucial court case! P.P.S. Instagram Live! I sat down with Melanie Hempe of Screen Strong this morning where we discussed how porn harms children's mental health, relationships, and motivation. We also discuss what to do, as well as what not to do as children learn about pornography. You can watch it HERE. 🚨Free and discounted phones just in time for Back-to-School!
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