After the movie tour had finished our presentation one evening last week and all of the families had cleared out, a mother and her son came running back into the church to ask a question. The parent explained that her son was doing a speech the next day in school and had to come prepared to either support or defend the point of utilizing social networking, the Internet, and technology for middle school students.
"When do you allow your kids to have access?" they asked. "What level of access is appropriate?" "Do middle schooler's need to be involved this much, or even more?"
We had a good discussion, but honestly did not have the time to dig into things the way I wanted. I walked out of the show that night wondering how he would debate the next day.
If you are looking for some quality thoughts on this subject, check out the Blog site I have attached to this page (Growing up Well) and read the article on technology. It's a thought provoking and very well written piece that just might help you determine how you allow your family to be involved with social networks and cyberspace issues.
Andy Kerckhoff, a former Kanakuk Kamper, Chief, and now Middle School English teacher at Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, is incredibly gifted at addressing middle school issues. It's worth your time to read his thoughts on the Internet article.
In the mean time, if you allow your kids to be on Facebook and walk in that world, I hope you have sent a friend request to them and have access to all of their information. Send 'em a message today that you are involved in their lives and let them know you love them. It's part of being a good parent.
By the way, I would love to know what you think about the Blog "Growing up Well." I hope you enjoy it.
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