Raising Kids in the Age of Social Media

In the old days, kids had to meet up in the neighborhood. Fami­lies knew each other. Then the mall became the new neighborhood, but kids had to be able to get there, so parents were still in the loop. Now, cyberspace has become the 21^st century neighborhood. Your kid can get into just as much or more mischief online in their bedroom as they could running wild in the streets.

While you may not know about every new way your kid can socialize online, there are things you can do to rein them in. Dr. James Wellborn, author of Raising Teens in the 21^st Century, will be talking to parents about strategies for dealing with tweens and teens use of the internet, cell phones and social media. Make plans to come hear Dr. Wellborn’s characteristic humor and practical solutions (along with the opportunity to ask questions) about raising kids in the age of social media.

Dr. Wellborn will be talking to parents at the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin.

Free and open to the public.