Summary of Kid, you posted WHAT?! How to raise a digital citizen | Keegan Korf | TEDxOmaha
Summary of Main Ideas and Concepts
- Generational Identity:
The speaker identifies as part of the "xennial" micro-generation, which bridges Generation X and Millennials, having experienced an analogue childhood and a digital young adulthood.
- Evolution of Digital Spaces:
The transition from private online spaces (like early social media) to public platforms (like Facebook) has significantly impacted how young people interact online. The speaker illustrates this with a personal anecdote about the fear of public exposure on social media.
- digital citizenship:
The speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching digital citizenship, noting the challenges of guiding young people in their online behaviors, especially considering the developmental stage of their decision-making abilities.
- Parental Guidance:
Future parenting in the digital age comes with anxieties, particularly regarding how to manage children's online presence and behavior. The speaker stresses the need for supportive and informed parenting.
- Building Trust and Communication:
It’s crucial for parents to maintain open lines of communication with their children, even if they turn to other trusted adults. The importance of a supportive community is highlighted.
- Educating and Engaging with Technology:
Parents should educate themselves about the digital platforms their children use and engage with them in those spaces to better understand and guide their online interactions.
- Setting Boundaries:
Establishing clear boundaries around media use is essential. This includes screen time limits and device management to foster healthy online habits.
- Reflection on Past Mistakes:
The speaker encourages parents to reflect on their own youthful indiscretions and recognize that experimentation is a part of growing up, regardless of the generation.
Methodology and Instructions
- Engage with Children:
- Create accounts on social media platforms your child uses.
- Allow your child to teach you how to use these platforms.
- Set Boundaries:
- Establish screen time limits.
- Charge devices in a common area (e.g., the parent's bedroom).
- Prohibit device use during meals and in the car.
- Educate and Support:
- Explore digital literacy resources together at local libraries.
- Discuss relevant laws about online behavior (e.g., sexting).
- Foster Open Communication:
- Be approachable and supportive when your child faces challenges online.
- Encourage them to seek help from trusted adults if they don’t come to you.
Speakers or Sources Featured
- Keegan Korf - The main speaker sharing personal anecdotes and insights about digital citizenship and parenting in the digital age.
Notable Quotes
— 00:31 — « Congratulations you my friends are of a very unique micro generation known as xenial. »
— 04:00 — « Did you know that in order to delete your old myspace account you have to sacrifice the blood of your firstborn child? »
— 06:11 — « We've done such a good job of planting this seed of fear that instead of helping our children by empowering them to use social media for good they truly believe that they have the power to destroy their own reputation. »
— 07:59 — « How on earth will we handle screen time and schoolwork and drama and social media and experimentation with drinking and sex and drugs and rock and roll? »
— 11:16 — « Raising digital citizens is no different than raising in real-life citizens. »
Category
Educational