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Tweens, Teens, and Their Always-On Digital Lives

Dealing with Digital Drama

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Welcome to the workshop!

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Family Inventory

  • Does your kid sometimes seem upset after reading texts or social media messages? What causes the drama? Do you experience drama online?�
  • What do you do if they come to you for support? �
  • What's the biggest challenge when it comes to digital drama?

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"Dealing with Digital Drama"�Teen Voices video

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What did you hear?

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Tip No. 1

Defuse and de-escalate: Tell kids to take a break—and a breath—before responding to drama.

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Tip No. 2

Try the "to-their-face" test: Have kids imagine they're talking to someone in person, not just from behind a screen.

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Tip No. 3

Encourage in-person conversation: Even though it's hard, it will resolve drama more effectively than online messages.

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Tip No. 4

Help them take control: Use settings and in-app tools to lessen drama with strangers.

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How can I apply these at home?

Take some time to think about how one or more�of these strategies might work with your kid and how—and when—you might use them. Use the space under each question on the handout provided to write down your thoughts.

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Find a partner; talk it through!

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Share with the group:

Which strategy will you take home and try?

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Thank you!

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