It has been over a month since “13 Reasons Why” debut on Netflix and my inbox has been flooded with questions about the show. I have been working hard to put together the best information possible for parents and educators. The more I start to work on this, the more I realize there is to … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About “13 Reasons Why”
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Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
Over the next week or so, I plan on unleashing a lot of information about Netflix show '13 Reasons Why' but there is one issue I wanted to address sooner rather than later. A meme. The first meme I encountered for the show came Easter morning when this gem showed up on my Facebook newsfeed: … Continue reading Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
New Ask.fm Owner Wants To Eliminate Bullying, Moves Company to the US
In summer of 2013, popular social networking site Ask.fm brought bullying back to the forefront of the minds of people around the world, sparking debates on privacy and digital responsibility (see What Parents Should Know About Ask.FM) The site allowed users to interact anonymously by asking and responding to questions. Naturally, young users took advantage … Continue reading New Ask.fm Owner Wants To Eliminate Bullying, Moves Company to the US
What Parents Should Know About Ask.FM
This week continues my regular series "What Parents Should Know." This week's entry was prompted by recent events. Have something you’re wondering about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to find an answer: info@joshgunderson.com Following the August 2 suicide of Hannah Smith, parents have become very concerned about their kids using the … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Ask.FM
Breaking Down Digital Walls 