It can be hard for young people to distinguish between ads and entertainment.
Advertising is a multibillion-dollar industry, so it’s not surprising that it has a powerful influence on consumers’ habits and choices. This applies to both the youngest consumers and their parents.
Research has highlighted the effect of advertising on children, from getting them hooked on certain brands to ingraining gender stereotypes to heightening insecurities.
“Learning to think critically about the media messages we encounter is an essential skill for kids and adults alike,” said Erin Wilkey Oh, content director for family and community engagement at Common Sense Media. “Whether it’s a text message, a news article, a YouTube video, or a sign on the bus stop ― all media messages have an author and an agenda.”
East Aurora Unit District 131 offers Internet safety workshops for parents
Posted1/11/2021 12:22 PM
East Aurora Unit District 131 is offering Internet Safety Workshops for Parents.
Parents who missed the Internet Safety Workshops offered in the fall can join presenter Diana Graber as she returns for an encore presentation of her virtual series Raising Students in a Digital Environment. Registration is required for these Zoom workshops at www.d131.org.
Topics include: increased screen time, online learning challenges, maintaining safe and healthy online relationships, social media use, and how to help children manage their digital reputations and online privacy. All presentations will be conducted in English and Spanish.