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The Parent's Guide to Texting, Facebook, and Social Media: Understanding the Benefits and Dangers of Parenting in a Digital World Paperback – April 1, 2011

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group (April 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1934812978
  • ISBN-13: 978-1934812976
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #768,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsHow to be a great "Technology Parent"
By Jim Moorhead on April 10, 2011
Format: Paperback
Shawn Edgington makes us face facts: we may be earning "A" grades as traditional parents, but getting failing grades as "technology" parents of our grade school and high school children. Fortunately, she doesn't just shock us with horror stories, but truly illuminates the Internet's dark shadows. She equips us to understand the key technologies, to appreciate technology's all-encompassing role in our children's lives and to protect our children from lurking cyberbullies, predators and "frenemies."
If you wonder whether you need this book, do you know the answers to all of the following questions:
1. What are the early warning signs of textual harassment?
2. Do you know how to use the ignore/block/report function on your child's cell phone?
3. What does your school's crisis management plan provide about text messaging?
4. Why should you be worried if your child's Facebook "friends" list is very long?
5. What is SafetyWeb and how can it help you as a parent?
6. Why is "checking in" so dangerous for your child?
Shawn Edgington empowers you to keep your children safe and secure in the wild world of technology.

Jim Moorhead [...]
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery informative and fun to read!
By W. Nieto on March 21, 2011
Format: Paperback
I am so glad I read this book. Even though I use technology extensively there were many hidden dangers I was unaware of. Children are faced with challenges far beyond what most adults had to deal with when they were growing up. This guide provided great insight into what is really going on in a teen's cyber world and how best to deal with it. I even picked up many tips to assist me with my own personal usage. Parents need to start young and start right when enabling their children with the tools of today and this will help them do it with ease. This is everything a parent needs to know in one book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn excellent source for parents
By Diane on April 19, 2011
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The world is changing at such a fast pace, especially in the technology field, it's difficult to keep up. But, there seems to be no end to how people use every opportunity to be deceitful and malicious. Yes, Facebook and other social media sites are great in keeping us connected, but there are many pitfalls. This book gives great detail on those pitfalls as well as information on how to deal with each of them. This is a terrific source for parents.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA Must Read for Anyone Who Uses Social Media
By DC on April 29, 2011
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I picked up this book with the intent to educate myself on how to protect my teens and upcoming teen from the potential risk of "facebooking" and "texting". However, after reading this I learned that these potential dangers are not limited to the world of young adults and teens who are the social media junkies. As an adult who only dabbles in this new world I am also at risk. After reading this book I immediatly adjusted the privacy settings, which I orginally just depended on the default settings to insure by privacy...big mistake!
Great job Shawn making sure we all are aware of the risks...as well, as the benefits.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent overview for parents of ANY age children
By Allison Gower on March 22, 2011
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This book is a must-read for parents of any age children. My children are still very young but I can already see that they are influenced by mobile technology -- their friends all have the latest in i-technology and speak in terms of texts and posts. Shawn's book provides a foundation for parents so that we are not blindsided by the real-time communication world facing our children -- and helps us prepare strategies and boundaries BEFORE we are faced with a scary situation.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Lessons for Parents
By Marketing Diva on April 30, 2011
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I thought I was pretty well-versed in technology and social media, but upon reading this book I learned how much I DIDN'T know. This book is packed with great tips and resources that can really help parents to protect their kids from online dangers.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Great Parental Tutorial
By Michelle Lillard on March 24, 2011
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I bought this book for both of my sisters who have starting to get there own cell phones and facebook pages. I believe it is very important for parents to have all the tools avaiable when allowing their children to have access to the internet and/or cell phones so they are aware of the dangers and have the controls to protect them.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Resource For Parents
By Mark J. Strohm Jr. on May 10, 2011
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As a school principal for for 24 years and as someone who has given dozens of parenting and Cyber Safety seminars I highly recommend Shawn's book.

Shawn clearly explains the problem, then gives solid easy to follow solutions. She does not scare parents, but honestly presents the dangers. Then explains how parents can be wise to the dangers and implement solutions as well as wise practices for prevention.

I found Shawn's understanding of children to be realistic which caused her advice to be right on.

If you are looking for good solid advice on handling the many mine fields that today's technology brings you should avail yourself of Shawn's book.

Mark Strohm
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsEasy to read

Parent friendly. Easy to read. But informative for parents seeking direction.

Published 17 months ago by Car
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent and important read

As a parent, I learned so much from this book!! Excellent and important read!

Published 20 months ago by Sherry
4.0 out of 5 starsQuick read great info

I'm a little behind the times in the tech world....but then who isn't these days. I am going to use this book to base digital citizenship lessons off of for my middle schooler. Read more

Published on August 15, 2013 by Penelope Winton
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for our needs

This book was great to go along with a presentation that was given to parents by our local prosecutor. Many parents thought it was very informative.

Published on June 13, 2013 by Tammy Henry
1.0 out of 5 starsOutdated and repetitive

This book is nothing more than an advertisement for the author's "One-Click Safety Kit," available online for $19. Read more

Published on January 21, 2013 by happymom
4.0 out of 5 starsParent Educator Reviews this book-Protect kids online

As a parent educator as well as parent, grandparent and mentor to young people, I am amazed at how cruel children can be to one another. Read more

Published on February 24, 2012 by Judy Helm Wright aka Auntie Artichoke
5.0 out of 5 starsIt's surprising what I did not know

After reading Shawn's book I feel better prepared and aware of the potential threats to my kids, both of whom are heavy social media participants.. Read more

Published on June 18, 2011 by Christine Dignam
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is an awesome resource

The Parent's Guide to Texting, Facebook, and Social Media: Understanding the Benefits and Dangers of Parenting in a Digital World Shawn Edgington's guide for parents is a must have... Read more

Published on May 16, 2011 by Linnette Fian
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat information for parents!

Here's a quick way to get up-to-speed fast and help make sure your kids are safe! Thank you Shawn!

Published on May 15, 2011 by stephen w morlock
5.0 out of 5 starsIndispensible Help for an Escalating Problem

In "The Parent's Guide to Texting, Facebook, and Social Media," author Shawn Marie Edgington cites some alarming statistics about bullying and cyberbullying. Read more

Published on May 10, 2011 by Mark Levy

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