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Adolescent Mobile Safety:
Not a LOL-ing Matter Image from http://www.dailymail.co.uk
The Digital Native Generation is
at a higher risk
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87 percent of children aged 4-16 either owned or had access to a mobile phone
Source: Schools Should Teach Kids Phone Safety Image by Lynell Bumark
60 percent of children take their mobile phones to school some or
all of the time
Source: Schools Should Teach Kids Phone Safety Image by Jason Ohler
43 per cent of children have internet access on
their mobile phones
Source: Schools Should Teach Kids Phone Safety Image by Digitpedia
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There is a rising demand for mobile Apps for children ages 18 months to 2 years of age!
Source: iPhone Apps a Hit with Preschoolers Image by David Boyle
The 5 principal dangers of mobile
technology to children:
1. Data Theft 2. Malicious Software 3. Cyberbullying 4. Inappropriate Content 5. Predators
Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online
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Data Theft Stolen passwords, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and other financial information
Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online
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Malicious Software
Aka “Malware”- adware, spyware, viruses, phishing
scams
Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online Image by James Burke
Inappropriate Content
Includes pornography, content focused on violence, hate propaganda
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Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online
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79% of youth inadvertent exposure to pornography occurs in the home
Source: Enough is Enough- Protecting our Children Online
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Predators
In chat rooms, text messaging, social networking cites etc
Source: Living With Technology, Keep Your Kids Safe Online
16 percent of
teens considered meeting
someone they've only talked to
online
Source: Enough is Enough- Protecting our Children Online
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Cyber-bullying “The intentional harm, mistreatment, embarrassment or slander of another via electronic media”.
Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics Image by Pressmanwill
Approximately 26 percent of adolescent girls will be the victims of Cyber-bullying
Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics
While approximately 16 percent of boys will become victims of
cyber-bullying
Souce: Canadian Cellular Forensics
As many as 43 percent of students have admitted to being the victim of cyber-bullying at
least once.
Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics
HOWEVER…
Only 21 percent of girls and 18 percent of boys will report this Cyber-bullying
Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics Image Katy Gothorp
Indications of Victims of Cyber-bullying
1) anger, frustration, fear and/or
sadness after using their cell phone or computer
Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics Image by Alexander Meas
2) more inhibited and avoids friends and activities that they formerly relished
Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics Image by Claire Gibbs
3) Plummeting grades, cutting school or other signs of depression !
Source: Canadian Cellular Forensics !
How can the generation of
digital natives be protected from these dangers?
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9 out of 10 parents believe their kids should be taught about
mobile phone and internet safety in school
Source: Schools Should Teach Kids Phone Safety Image by Antonio Zugaldia
The eSmart System
An interactive system designed to help instigate policies around mobile phones and the internet, and set up safe procedures for reporting incidents of cyber-
bullying
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Source: www.mymobilewatchdog.com
Check out all of the social networks that your child is
registered with.!
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Monitor all emails and text messages sent and received by
your child.
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The responsibility of ensuring adolescent mobile safety falls on
both parents and schools. Vigilance and preventative action are key components in ensuring
the well-being of the digital native generation.
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