In this digital age, it’s important for teens to develop and practice media-literacy skills. Parents, relatives, teachers, and other adult mentors are well positioned to help kids analyze the gender messages they see on TV, at the movies, in ads, in games, and online – and to encourage them not to perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

Kids benefit from a code of conduct for online and mobile activity just as they need a code of conduct in the real world. They should be empowered to be good digital citizens, in addition to being good citizens in general.

Digital technologies make bullying easier and more widespread than ever. Tips to help your child navigate bullying in this technological world.

Teens sometimes use the term drama to distance themselves from emotionally difficult behavior. But digital drama can still feel very real to teens, lead to hurt feelings, and even damage friendships. In some cases, digital drama can escalate into an offline fight – either verbal or physical.

We want our kids to make good decisions so they can take advantage of the powerful technology that fills their lives.