Digitally responsible teens? Challenges of parental controls in digital literacy

“Parental controls help shield teens from online dangers, but over-reliance can hinder their digital literacy and critical thinking skills. Finding the right balance between protection and empowerment is the real challenge.”

“The moment you begin discussing social media with your child is when you have the most influence. Start with restrictive rules and introduce flexibility as they grow older.”

The goal should ultimately be that teens self-regulate their tech use. To read the article and suggestions, go to: “Digitally responsible teens?”