🚨 Is Your Child’s School Device Really Safe?


Hello Reader,

Is your child’s school device truly safe? And what happens to safeguards when your child brings a personal device to school?

It’s easy to assume a school-issued Chromebook or tablet is already filtered and monitored. But protections can vary widely, and some devices may have access to more than you realize, including pornography.

In one study, 44% of the teens who reported seeing porn at school viewed it on a school-owned device. 😳

Kids deserve better!

In our latest article, The Best Back-to-School Checklist for Tech Safety, we cover:

  • 5 questions every parent should ask their school’s IT department
  • Wi-Fi protection–why it may or may not protect a school device
  • Personal devices–what to do if your child uses their own device at school
  • The one safety layer that works even when you can’t control the device

And that’s not all!

We created a free Back-to-School Tech Safety Checklist to help you know what to check before the school year gets underway.

šŸ‘‰ Download the free checklist here​

A few minutes of preparation now can help you start the school year with greater peace of mind.

Warmly,

Kristen

P.S. Special opportunity to guest post for the Daily Wire! Read The Dangerous Myth Putting America’s Daughters At Risk to learn how best to protect our daughters from the sexual objectification so prevalent in our society.


Looking for an easy way to talk with your kids about pornography? Our Good Pictures Bad Pictures books provide the guidance, stories, and vocabulary to help you start with confidence.

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