Community Parent Center Hosting Cyber
Program
For Parents and Community
Members
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Concerned parents already are reserving their seats for “Cyber
Safety: Dangers of Cyber-bullying,
Social Media and Internet Safety” a parent-targeted program that will be hosted
by the Community Parent Center and the Bellmore Merrick CHSD, in partnership
with Legislator David Denenberg at the
Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road in North Merrick, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday,
January 22, 2014.
The program,
addressing the issues of cyber-bullying, social media and online exploitation, will be presented by Law Enforcement
Officer Sharon Galvin.
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Bullying
and cyber-bullying are two of the biggest problems in schools across our
country today. Over 3.2 million students
are victims of bullying each year.
Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 5 teens admit to sending suggestive
photos/videos to their peers. 95% of
teens use the internet daily.
You will learn what can happen when YOUR kid’s impulses meet powerful
technology.
The presentation will focus on:
·
What
parents need to know about cyber-bullying, sexting & social media
·
Protecting
your tween’s/teen’s online safety & reputation
In this day in age,
practically everyone uses the internet.
However, children and teens often do not realize that what they post and
share online can have serious consequences. “Children
and teens going online can run into real trouble,” said Wendy Tepfer, executive
director of the Community Parent Center, “and it’s important that parents
understand how they can help their kids navigate the Web safely and keep them
safe from harm.
“Cyber Safety” will be presented free of
charge, but pre-registration is requested. To Register for this
program or for more information contact Wendy Tepfer at the Community Parent
Center at (516) 771-9346 or e-mail cpc1260A@hotmail.com
