| |  | | |  | Digital Dangers: Safeguarding Children from Online Predators By Wendy Díaz As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly integral role in our lives, it is essential that we, as parents and guardians, take responsibility for safeguarding our children from the dangers of the online world. The accessibility of the internet, along with the prevalence of social media, has created an environment where predators can easily exploit the innocence of youth, often without warning or obvious signs. Parents must be vigilant, have honest conversations with our children, and set clear boundaries for their online interactions. | | | | | | Parenting Tip While the increased use of technology can have benefits in our lives, it can also come with great risk. It is essential that parents and guardians protect our children from the dangers of the online world. | | | |  | What Parents Need to Know about Cyberbullying By Miriam Mohamed Increased use of technology does not come without dangers. Youth can use electronic media to embarrass, harass, or threaten their peers. Increasing numbers of adolescents are becoming victims of this form of violence which is better known as cyberbullying. Learn more about the problem and what you can do about it. | | | | | | Inspiration “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.” Christian Lous Lange, Norwegian historian, teacher, political scientist, and Nobel Laureate (1921) | | | |  | The Pros and Cons of Integrating Technology into the Classroom By Sumayya Khan Education is an ever-changing field as new research in neuropsychology within the realm of learning and memory is discovered and influences how we teach students. In the last 15 years, there has been an increase in the use of technology in classrooms. In some manner, we are still learning about the full effects it has on learning inside and outside of the classroom. Learn more about the benefits and disadvantages. | | | | | | | | Islamic Guidance "The feet of the son of Adam shall not move from before his Lord on the Day of Judgement, until he is asked about five things: About his life and what he did with it, about his youth and what he wore it out in, about his wealth and how he earned it, and spent it upon, and what he did with what he knew." (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 2416) | | | |  | Manage the 4 C's of Online Safety for Children By Umm Ahmed A major cause for concern, particularly for parents with younger children, is now online safety. Online risks for children can be categorized into four areas commonly referred to as the four C’s of online safety: - Content - includes sexual or pornographic content, images that display violence or cruelty, uncomfortable or disturbing scenes or characters
- Contact - exposure to ill-intended characters who prey on young children
- Conduct - personality-related problems including overstimulation, emotionality, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems
- Contract - unauthorized access to one's personal contacts, media folders, and the possibility of identity theft or fraud
Learn more in the full article. | | | | | | Interesting Statistics Consider the following surprising cyberbullying statistics from DoSomething.org: - 27% of kids admitted to doing or saying something cruel to someone else online.
- Approximately 37% of kids ages 12 through 17 have been the target of cyberbullying.
- 60% of kids have witnessed cyberbullying (and most ignore it).
- Girls are more likely to be both the perpetrators and victims of cyberbullying.
- Only one out of 10 kids will tell their parents they’ve been bullied.
For more details, see The Ultimate Internet Safety Guide For Kids. | | | |  | 4 Negative Effects of the Internet on Teens By Uthman Guadalupe The Internet has made its way into many homes and schools through online learning and class work. Most schools nowadays require students to have an email or social media account to enable online learning, whether in a classroom or at home. It is a big place with many things to explore and learn about and has become a hub for social connections and entertainment. Although the Internet is beneficial in many ways, it can negatively affect young teens. | | | | | | | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: Mistakes Are Important Adam hates making mistakes and gets into a tussle with Aneesah about striving for perfection. Mama and Dad both have much to say about that goal and how mistakes are the way all humans learn to be their best! The Arabic letter “Dahl” for Duaa and the English letter “P” for Prayer are featured. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby titled Everybody Makes Mistakes complements the lesson. (8:03) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
