Raising Digital Natives
When you think of your child’s device use, what first comes to mind?
The risks or dangers of going online.
The positive possibilities of going online and connect with friends & teachers.
I think it doesn't really matter much
Which of these quotes best sums up your digital parenting philosophy?
Monitoring & Control
Collaboration & Trust
"You do your thing, and I'll do mine."
Are you very involved in your child’s device use?
I am very involved in their online life so that I can keep them away from the dangers of the online world.
I am involved in their online life, but only to make sure they’re not excessively using their devices.
Very rarely if ever. I trust their judgment.
How often do you talk to your kids about responsible use of their devices?
Constantly. It's a jungle out there.
Often. Technology changes quickly - and kids do too.
Very rarely if ever. I trust their judgment.
Do you set restrictions on your child’s device use?
I have strict limits on how long they can spend online, and even what they can do online.
My child and I make rules on device use together, so we come to an agreement.
I have not set any restrictions on my child’s device use.
Do you let your child sleep with their phone/device.
No
Yes
Do you monitor what your child DOES online?
I carefully monitor each and every online activity.
Yes, with my child's knowledge
No, I feel they should have privacy
Do you effectively LIMIT your child's screen time?
Yes, I have set very strict limits across all the devices
Not so much. I trust their judgement
Yes, I have set screen time limits. I try to teach them about online dangers such that they can keep themselves safe
Do you know how to BLOCK unwanted/inappropriate content from your child’s phone/device?
Yes, I have set up strict parental controls on all the devices
Yes, I have set up parental controls. I try to teach them about online dangers such that they can keep themselves safe
I don't know much about it
Do you know what your child might find or encounter online?
I know a lot about the RISK & DANGERS my child might come across online
I am well-informed about the BENEFITS and RISKS of going online
I know about all the valuable learning opportunities my child can make use of online.
Has your child ever deliberately or accidentally accessed adult material?
No way. They only get 20 minutes a day of internet, and I make sure the screen is facing me.
Yes, they were upset but we talked it through - and then I made sure to implement parental controls.
I honestly wouldn't know, but they're a great kid so I doubt it.
Do you have FULL ACCESS to the phone/device and know all the passcodes & passwords?
Yes
No
How old is your child
0-6 years old
7 - 12 years old
13 - 18 years old
19 and above
Digital Mentor
Being a Digital Mentor, you:
- Less keen on tightly restricting device use
- Collectively develops practical rules on device use
- Tends not to deny children access to technology
- Acknowledges use of technology
- Uses media access and device use as tools
Digital Limiter
Being a Digital Limiter, you are :
- Carefully monitors their device use
- Monitors their social media accounts
- Sets limits on their device use
- Shows concern about risks
- Supervises their device use closely
- Gets involved in their online life
Digital Carefree
Being a Digital Carefree, you are :
- Enthusiastic about technology
- Encourages positive use of technology
- Not as concerned with restricting child’s technology use
- Considers technology in terms of the valuable learning opportunities it provides