Teens and computers
by Bast, Donna S.
Published by : Book Surge (Charleston, SC ) Physical details: 148 p. ; 21 cm. ISBN:9781419670756; 1419670751.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| 0 - 99 | 004.6780835 Bas (Browse shelf) | Available | 90636 |
"A basic guide to social networking, instant messaging, chat, email, computer set-up, and more." -- T.p.
Part I What are my teenagers doing on the computer --
Instant messaging and text messaging --
Chat rooms --
Blogs --
Email --
Social networking: My Space, Xanga, Facebook --
Video: YouTube, Yahoo Video --
Part II What are the limits for computer usage --
Should I control who is contacting my teenager --
What are the rules and consequences for computer usage --
What should I know about plagiarism and copyright --
Part III How can I master my computer and the Internet --
How can I learn more about the Internet --
How do I set-up my computer properly --
What's next.
Teens and Computers . . . What's a Parent to Do? is the indispensable guide for parents of teens and tweens as they navigate the rapidly evolving world of MySpace, Facebook, instant messaging, text messaging, Wikipedia, email and the Internet. Author Donna S. Bast tells you in clear, friendly language exactly what these technologies are and how they can be used, or abused, by your teenagers. This book will put you back in charge of your family's Internet activities. Inside, you'll get all the information you need to understand what your teens are doing on the Internet. You'll learn how you can work with your family to create family friendly rules that eliminate potential dangers while still allowing your teens to interact with their friends and do useful work on the computer. This book is a must for every concerned parent.
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