
Digital parenting
teenagers (13-18)
It's all about gaming, smartphones and parental controls.
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How digital wellbeing tools can help teens


Parent-proven tip
First, I’ll ask him if he was being safe on the road. And if I need to show some backup as proof, I’ll show him what I see in the Smart Family app.
Beatrice (Bea) Moise, M.S., BCCS

Patty is a senior manager of Verizon’s Smart Family product engineering team and a parent of two teen drivers.
Get the
download.
Take the conversation offline with these tools.
Put it in writing.
Download this contract template so everyone knows the house rules about using devices and technology at home.
Some pregame rules.
If you don't know anything about gaming, read this.
Get the facts on cyberbullying.
7 in 10 young people experience cyberbullying by the age of 18.
Convert your worries to wisdom.
Review these screen time guidelines established by the Family Online Safety Institute.
Keep calm and talk on.
Before you hand over the phone, make sure it’s ready for your child to use. Change device settings, add parental controls and keep the conversation going.
Don’t leave them to their own devices.
Before they get that new device, make sure they understand the new rules, too.
Talking with your kids about online safety.
Review this list of questions together so everyone knows how to stay safe online.
What you say online stays online.
This checklist helps your kids understand how to be a good digital citizen.
Talk, don’t stalk.
If only it was this easy, but it’s definitely a good place to start.