Internet/Social Media Safety Presentation

**Saturday, August 4th at 10 am we will be hosting two Internet/Social Media Safety presentation from notMYkid.org.** One will be for teens (5th grade and up) and one for parents/guardians or any other adults that are investing in the life of a young person.

**Adult Presentation:** A concerning recent study ranked Arizona as the most dangerous state for kids online. It is crucial for parents/guardians to be aware of what apps their preteens and teens are using, the potential downsides of those apps, how predators approach potential targets online, and other facets related to keeping kids safe online.

The dangerous mix happens when our kids, who are already living through incredible physical, emotional and biochemical changes, engage a powerful and potentially destructive tool without training, wisdom, and boundaries. But it’s never too late to change how our kids engage social media and smartphones.

notMykid can help!

**Teen Presentation and Salt River Trip:** Teens, you can learn how to make safe and wise choices with technology in order to have access to the positive potential of the internet and apps.

**Teens (7th grade and up) that attend the seminar will then be going to the Salt River until 4 pm to enjoy FREE hamburgers and hot dogs and fun!**

You just need to bring water, sunscreen, and swim gear. Everything else is provided. Contact Nathan Brown (480-206-9594 call or text) to learn more.

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In the last 3 years, 57K cases of child identity theft have been reported to the Federal Trade Commission.

70% of teens have hidden online behavior from their parents.

40% of teens have seen pictures of kids getting drunk, passed out, or using drugs online.

One in 25 children ages 10 to 17 received an online sexual solicitation where the solicitor tried to make offline contact.

While 2:3 of teens are likely to be harassed or bullied off-line, nearly 1:3 have been harassed as a result of technology.

15% of teens ages 12-17 who own cell phones say they have received sexually suggestive nude/semi–nude images of someone they know via text.