Digital Dating continued
Teen Council Events
What you can do to protect yourself
February 11, 2014 5:30pm-8:00pm Wake County Cooperative Extension Office 4001 Carya Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610
If you or someone you know is in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, there are things you can do to help protect yourself. They include the following: —Understand that you don't deserve to be mistreated, online or in person. —Do not text or post any pictures that make you feel uncomfortable. Try to think beyond the moment. Once you have sent a picture, you cannot get it back. —Keep your passwords private. Don't give them out to friends, including your boyfriend or girlfriend. —Take a look at your privacy settings on social networking sites. Be sure you understand how they work and change them if necessary to protect your privacy. —Don't respond to constant text messages. It's OK to turn off your phone when you're with family and friends. —Disconnect the tracking on your mobile device. Avoid "checking in" on social media sites, and ask your friends not to "tag" or track you with their mobile devices. —If necessary, deactivate your Facebook account when you log off. This will help keep your information private when you are not online. Your account is automatically reactivated when you log on again.
February 18, 2014 5:30pm-8:00pm Wilmington Armory 2412 Infantry Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 Raleigh &Wilmington
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How parents can help Parents play a key role in helping their teenagers learn to build healthy relationships. You can begin by teaching your teenager that all communication, including digital communication, should be respectful. The following tips may help: —Keep up-to-date on the technology your child uses. —Be sure you have access to their cell phone and Internet accounts. —Check their Internet histories. —Review their text messages. Let them know you will be checking. —Teach your teenager to use social networking sites responsibly. —Talk with your teenager about the importance of mutual respect in a relationship. —Teach your teenager that abusive behavior is never acceptable. —Talk with your child about the importance of trust and relationship boundaries. Let your teen know their privacy is important, and they should be concerned about anyone who wants to share passwords for phone or e-mail accounts. —Model good relationships. Be respectful in your relationships at home and show your teenager that communicating in a positive way helps build trust and respect. 8
Family Matters February 2014
February 20, 2013 5:30pm-8:00pm Charlotte Armory, 4240 West Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208 Charlotte
Members will focus this month on the "7 Habits Highly Effective Teens: Get in the Habit and Personal Bank Account"
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