Parental Engagement with Technology

The video discusses the shift from parental surveillance to engagement, encouraging parents to understand and support their children's interests, such as video games and social networks. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue and open-mindedness in navigating new technologies and fostering connections.

What is the current approach many parents take towards monitoring their children?

• Engagement and dialogue

• Encouragement and support

• Education and learning

• Surveillance and snooping

What shift in parental behavior is suggested in the first section?

• From engagement to surveillance

• From understanding to judgment

• From surveillance to engagement

• From dialogue to silence

How should parents express their values according to the second section?

• By being open-minded and engaging in dialogue

• By being closed-minded

• By avoiding discussions

• By imposing their beliefs

Why should parents be willing to watch their children play video games?

• To criticize their skills

• To understand their sense of accomplishment

• To learn how to play

• To limit their screen time

What is the benefit of parents learning about social networking sites?

• To engage with their children and understand their online interactions

• To control their children's online activities

• To become popular online

• To prevent their children from using them

What activity is suggested for parents to better understand their children's online values?

• Designing a social network page together

• Ignoring their online presence

• Monitoring their online activities

• Restricting their internet access

What is the main theme of the final section?

• The dangers of technology

• The opportunities for connection through technology

• The need for stricter parental control

• The decline of family values

What must parents overcome to take advantage of new technology?

• The lack of time

• The language of fear

• The need for control

• The desire for privacy

What is a potential outcome of parents engaging with their children about technology?

• More restrictions

• Better understanding and connection

• Less communication

• Increased conflict

How can parents better understand their children's friendship ties online?

• By designing a social network page with them

• By ignoring their online activities

• By restricting their internet access

• By criticizing their online friends