Guarding Kids Online: Insights from Chris McKenna
Honestly, I simply started a closed Facebook group that wanted to try to answer parents' questions around something they didn't understand. We're even talking about the impact of digital pornography on the lives of people, and that was a talk that I was starting at my church back in, just to talk about my own addiction, which started in childhood and all the things that I was seeing become more complicated.
Imagine navigating the digital world as a parent, trying to shield your kids from the lurking dangers of the internet. In this episode of 'Your Living Proof Podcast', Danny and Emily Deaton chat with Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes. Chris is not just an expert; he’s a warrior for family safety in the digital age. Having battled his own addiction, he knows firsthand how technology can be a double-edged sword.
Chris talks about the real threats kids face online, like digital pornography and the pitfalls of social media, and how these can impact their well-being. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Chris introduces the Digital Trust Framework, a set of practical guidelines designed to help parents manage and mitigate these risks. His approach is empathetic and balanced, focusing on the positives of technology while offering actionable advice to keep children safe.
This conversation is packed with insights and real-world tips that every parent can use to foster a safer digital environment for their kids. If you’re concerned about your child’s online safety or just want to be better equipped to handle their digital interactions, this episode is a must-listen. It’s like getting a crash course in digital parenting from someone who truly gets it.
Tune in and arm yourself with the knowledge to protect your young ones in this ever-evolving digital landscape.