TEENS & PARENTS GIVE ADVICE TO EACH OTHER ABOUT THEIR MEDIA USE

TEENS' ADVICE TO PARENTS:

 --Parents should get off media more when we're doing something as a family like shopping or amusement parks

--Parents should put more safety features/parental controls on computers (3)

--Turn on Google safe search (6) ("for kids AND adults")

--PLEASE don't look at porn. (4) ("and if you do, don't tell me about it")  :(

--Stop watching "Real Housewives...."

--Stop watching "Dr. Phil" and telenovelas

--Don't get addicted

--No cell phone use when you're driving

--Parents: just because you don't SEE kids doing it doesn't mean they're not

--Parents SHOULD know what their kids are doing on the internet. But don't spy  (2)

--Some friends online are better friends than people I know in real life. Even if they do not know my real name or see my picture. It might sound naive, but good people do exist online.

--Check the "history" often

--Just because they were your friends in high school doesn't mean you have to reconnect with them. they may not be wholesome for you now

--don't click on random links

--Limit media time (5) ("use a stopwatch")

--I wish my mom would spend less time on the phone because she works a lot, so when she's on the phone at home, it feels like she's not there

--Spend less time on the phone (texting, tweeting, facebook) and more time with ME!

--Invite your child to do something that doesn't involve screen time (e.g., go for a bike ride, walk, or play a family board game. pray together.) Don't spend hours on the computer because your loved ones/children only go online because they're bored or lonely. They need you to fill their hearts with your presence.

--It would be nice to watch movies together as a family so that media could be family time instead of splitting us apart. Also, it can be aggrevating when you guys (parents) watch movies and tell me to leave (because it's  inappropriate). I think we should pick movies that interest everyone in the family.

--Be careful what you share with YOUR friends about OUR lives

--I wish my Mom would turn off the Wi-Fi at 9pm so I could get my homework done because I'm addicted to Tumblr and my One Direction blog. Peace & Love.

--I wish everyone would stop technology use at 10pm

--Not everything we look at it porn. don't be so suspicious/afraid when I'm alone in my room on my laptop and such (2)

--Use your technology MORE often, get more in touch with it (4) (don't be afraid of it. learn how to use it.)

--Stop asking me questions all the time. There's this thing called Google. Just because you're old doesn't mean you can't learn things on your own.

--Don't be so clueless

--Instead of always being on the computer, do something else. like workout.

--Just give me advice, don't ORDER it

--Talk to your kids, then trust them (2)

--Spend more time with your family than watching tv or using computer (4)

--Don't use your phone/devices/computer ALL the time (7)

--I'm proud of my parents for not being on their electronics all the time.

--Sometimes turn off the computer and spend time with your kids, do family stuff (5)

--Don't let kids have computers in their rooms, particularly when they're developing, like 8-14. teach them limits and what's wrong BEFORE they have the capability of getting into it

--Please don't use the SAME sites as me: Facebook and Twitter (4)

--When parents post on their childrens' social media sites, they not only embarrass them, but also their friends

--Parents, when advising teens about media use, try to talk about positive uses for media as well as negative. Many teens do not like the idea of parents or anyone else controlling their lives.

PARENTS' ADVICE TO TEENS:

--Don't ignore life for media. enjoy real life and unplug. go outside: the graphics are great!

--Make sure parental controls on computers/devices

--Too much media time is erasing who you are

--Remember, your surfing time can be seen, too (2)

--Employers will check on what you're doing on computer (also before they hire you) (2)

--Don't post anything you wouldn't want your grandparents to see

--The choices you make will live in your heart forever, as well as the shame and regrets. People will remember you according to your choices. Be the person you want others and God to know you as.

--"I can't be with you all the time. PLEASE remember what we talked about!"  Love, Mom

--Our TV at home can get porn (satellite). I pray no one in our family will never use it.

--Use common sense

--WHENEVER you're with your family, don't prioritize your phone over us!

--Be careful not only about sharing YOUR personal info, but family members', too!

--Talk to your parents! (3) ("you can always ask me any question")

--No phones/devices at the table (4)

--Less YouTube

--Don't give out too much info and choose your online friends wisely (2)

--Pay attention to what's going on around you. Don't be rude to people around you by using your devices and ignoring what people are saying. We need human contact and verbal conversations.

--What you text never goes away and can always be forwarded forever (4)

--Don't use screens after 9pm, for example: make that family time--reading, praying, GAMES, talking to fam  (6)

--What you see on media is not necessarily reality, your worth doesn't come from societal approval but from God. Everyone is NOT doing it. Saints are different.

--Parents should disable ability to send/receive pics on kids' cell phones. Contact your cell phone carrier for how.