Are you totally over those random inmails on your Linkedin asking for a review? You know the ones .. they look like this From all my research into this app - there isn't much good about it. If you have received one there are two things I ask you not to do: 1. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK 2. DO NOT CLICK UNSUBSCRIBE WHY? Because clicking either link will find you being asked by … [Read more...]
Infograph: 5 fab ideas for social media fun
FYI If you are the parent of a teen
There has been much discussion following the recent blog post by Kim Hall, Director of Women’s ministry at All Saints PCA in Austin, TX. In it she discusses how she sits with her teenage boys and they look at social media posts together. I think being able to share family time and social media is a great thing, and something that I advocate. It is important that we demonstrate transparency and … [Read more...]
Gambling and your child
Accessibility and availability of games and applications which encourage or simulate gambling are saturating the market for children in the 12-17 age group. The Victorian Responsible Gambling foundation (VRGF) is working hard to generate awareness of the possible massive social issues which our children may face in the next few years if we don't get proactive on this important issue. Often … [Read more...]
What parents REALLY need to know about social media
There is so much information online for parents these days it is hard to know where to turn, it can be pretty confusing, and time consuming trying to cover it all. So many ebooks and articles and blogs on safety and apps and etiquette (we here at iRespectOnline have written many of them!). Last year (2012), after seeing the career aspirations of one young teen smashed due to inappropriate … [Read more...]