Social Media Resources
Helping students learn how to use social media responsibly is a full-time job! Parents and guardians, check out the resources below. We are here to support you in this!
Know What's Appening!
The San Bernardino County Sherriff's Department has put together a very informative and helpful infographic to help parents learn about good and bad websites, apps, and devices.
The Good Websites, Apps, and Devices include: The Circle: Smart Family Controls Device; Footprint Friday, Bark, Face Up-Let's Help; www.crisischat.ort; Smartsocial.com; Life 360; www.mymobilewatchdog.com; Parent Control & Kid Tracker.
The Bad Websites, Apps, and Devices include: ask.fm; After School; Houseparty; Tik Tok; The Calculator %; Wishbone; TBH; Hot or Not; KIK Messenger;
#ICANHELP
In years past, we have invited #ICANHELP to HIS to inform our parents about social media. They have developed a number of helpful resources.
#ICANHELP recommends that parents consider the use of an app called, OurPact. They have a free trial available for this app that may be worth checking out. Check it out by clicking here.
Check out the resources below:
Parent Guidelines for Social Media and Cell Phone Use. This resources is a great tool to guide discussions on setting boundaries with your child.
Questions for Your Teen About Social Media. This resources offers a series of questions that can be used to facilitate a healthy discussion with your child about responsibly using social media.