Parents and guardians are invited to Social Media and Technology Land Mines, presented by internationally recognized speaker and “edutainer” Robert Hackenson Jr. This fun and informative experience will take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School.
Questions to ask yourself:
Does your child game online?
Does your child have or use a smartphone or tablet?
Is your child on social media?
These are powerful tools and with great power comes great responsibility! Come learn about hidden risks and the latest trends of teens/tweens and technology, what you should be concerned about, and what you can do.
Robert has spoken to parents and students in 47 states and around the world. As a parent, technology can be overwhelming, and Robert does a fantastic job of breaking it down into simple rules and tricks that you can use to help your child navigate around these landmines.
What’s Covered?
Screen time & effects on mental wellbeing
Social Media anxiety
Communication skills
Cyber-bullying
Online predators and sharing too much information
Sexting
Digital footprints
Additional parenting tips and tricks
Q&A
Who Is This For?
Whether you are tech savvy or have no idea what this whole “social media” stuff is about; whether your child is even using social media (yet) or if they are about to graduate high school, this presentation has something for you. You will not only leave this presentation understanding the potential issues, but with a variety of simple tips and tricks to help guide your child and promote responsible posting.
Not Your Typical Speaker!
Get ready to be “edutained!” Robert Hackenson Jr. is a professional speaker and “edutainer” that infuses lectures with magic and illusions designed to reinforce the lessons. With over a decade of experience speaking to youth, parents, and professionals, he has now spoken in 46 states across the country, several provinces in Canada, and around the world (as far as Australia). His unique skills have also earned him numerous appearances on Fox News, PBS, and several other local media outlets.