Everything is becoming more difficult to keep up within this age. Looking back on my own childhood, I recall how I spent my adolescent years: reading, producing juvenile art and crafts, playing in the streets, and the list goes on and on.
Kids and Technology
When you see 9-10-year-olds with smartphones in their hands today, you have to question, “Who in the world are they Snapchatting with?” The privacy of the younger generation is more challenged as they have access to the internet and smartphones. Children are unaware of the dangers of over-sharing personal information on the internet. You may believe that posing a security question such as “What is your favourite vacation spot?” will assist, but hello! You’ve already made that information public on Instagram.
Is the internet genuinely safe?
‘Michelle’s first day of first grade – they grow up so fast:’)” Posting a photo of your child on Facebook with captions like “Michelle’s first day of first grade – they grow up so fast:’)” You sign in at the school where your child will be dropped off. So, what happens next? You have uploaded your child’s name, photo, and location — this appears to be innocent, but it is not. You have no idea who you’ve just given that information to. I don’t think I need to go into detail here; news on TV and paranoia will suffice.
We live in a dangerous world.
Consider how many images your youngster has posted on social media. Only the images reveal a great deal of personal information. Their personal accounts are brimming with strangers in the battle to have the highest number of friends and followers. Their Snapchat status updates show where they are at any given time. Receiving a kind stranger’s ‘You look cute in your photos ;)’ will appear innocuous to them – but you know better, right? Please don’t let this happen.
I cannot emphasize how critical it is to promote safe websites and apps.
Make a difference. Make a fashion statement. Encourage people to use the internet in productive ways. Rather than blocking these risky apps and’ sites on your child’s phone or laptop (because they are wiser than you when it comes to technology and will figure out a way to unblock them), educate them. They’ll immediately assume you’re being paranoid, so how can you persuade them that this is a serious matter?
The app/website should be age-restricted. It should be prohibited till kids reach a particular age. One disadvantage is that they’ll find a way to use that platform without your permission.
Keep an eye on what they’re sharing, who they’re communicating with, and what apps they’re using. You may need their passwords for this, but you are merely looking after them.
Encourage them to have as much fun as they want on safe platforms (with their friends).
Seriously, how do you do it?
Miss O and Friends are two platforms where you can waltz. A safe online platform for girls where you can make friends, speak with them, learn about girls from all around the world, have your voice heard, enter exciting contests to win prizes, and much more!
What exactly are Miss O and Friends?
Miss O & Friends (www.missoandfriends.com) was founded in 2005 as a venue for tween girls (8-12 years old). Juliette Brindak, who founded the website at the age of 16, is one of the brains behind the popular online community for young women. Hermine Brindak, her mother, is a co-founder. Juliette drew pictures of her litter sister and pals, which Hermine turned into animated characters And thus the website was born.
Miss O, who is she?
Olivia, Juliette’s younger sister, is Miss ‘O.’ Miss Olivia Brindak is the blonde girl on the logons and header, while the other four girls are her real-life pals, including Juliette. Olivia and her friends, who were in their tweens at the time, were the target audience for Juliette and her mother’s website. Miss O & Friends strives to make the changes that every girl goes through at that age easier to bear, such as school, growing up, puberty, males, and so on.
What can you expect from ‘Miss O and Friends’?
On the website, you’ll find real-life tales, essays written by females all over the world, as well as games and quizzes. Most significantly, there is a spot where you may talk with other girls from all around the world.
You may talk to other females your age about whatever situation you’re having, seek advice, and simply share what you’re going through, all while remaining protected from online crooks. Miss O and Friends carefully check every message written, every question or answer posted, and every story and experience shared on the website. There is almost little danger of personal information being leaked or shared.
There is no likelihood of an unwanted individual posing as a little girl being present because the team monitors the activity of the website’s members, including who has recently joined and who has been active on particular parts of the website.
Apart from that, Miss O and Friends provide prizes to its members such as books, snacks, concert tickets, and so on.
What’s not to appreciate about that?
Wouldn’t it give you more peace of mind and security to know that your preteen daughter is on a website like this rather than speaking with a stranger on Facebook? There is no record of Snapchat messages exchanged and received; wouldn’t you be hesitant to give your children access to such apps? Miss O and Friends is a show for and about girls. There’s an app you can download for your phone, as well as a parent-focused website.
