This post is not about fashion nor beauty but since this is my blog, I am taking the editorial power that I have (mwahh ha ha) and tell you ladies about an initiative I just learned about.
Since I'm a former Girl Scout, I find this super interesting and as any mommies reading this blog I think you'll find it interesting too. Most teens are more ahead of the curve than their parents (totally generalizing here) when it comes to the internet, so parents may not have the knowledge to help keep their kids safe from online dangers and its potentially negative effects.
The Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Windows, have introduce a new initiative called “LMK (text-speak for “Let Me Know,”) which provides parents and girls with resources catering to both generations, and whose goal is to bridge the digital gap between parents and teenagers.
Genius I tell you. I can't tell you how many times my 10 year old cousin would log on to the computer and her mom would just sit there confused and just go back to her soap operas..or run after the little 4 year old.
On lmk.girlscouts.org, teens can find interactive quizzes, videos, and expert articles to be informed about online safety in a fun way! Girls can comment on the site, share their thoughts/experiences/perspectives on topics many teens face everyday, like cyberbullying and social networking. New content is posted periodically and will cover twelve different areas related to being a teen online today. Teens can even download an interactive patch they can share on social networking sites like Facebook, just by registering for the site at no cost. Best of all, it’s for all teen chicas, not just Girl Scouts!
For the parents, when they visit letmeknow.girlscouts.org, they can sign up for the e-newsletter written and developed by a team of “LMK Teen Editors” who are sharing their knowledge about the ways teens use technology and help parents understand it all. Parents will have the chance to learn need-to-know skills to keep them up to speed with what their kids are doing online too. Expert advice is also offered to give guidance on tougher issues.
I urge you, if you're a parent, know someone who is, or you're interested in this initiative take a moment to visit these sites and learn more.
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