On the recordMarch 13, 2019
on behalf of my constituent, Christy Teslow, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record information about a program she founded to help educate children of all ages about the importance of being a good digital citizen. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Mobile Mamma is a non-profit organization which was founded in 2017 in Cresco, Iowa. We are 6 moms who are working professionals that use a common-sense approach to educate about the impact of technology. We personally have children ranging in age from kindergarten to college and wanted to be better educated about using devices of daily use, with the common goal to keep our children safe and secure while being online. From our own research, we felt compelled to design a curriculum to share with students and adults of all ages. Statement of the Problem. Children today are so self- reliant on their mobile devices which in turn has caused a social disconnect with society. Children are more concerned with their ``e-reputation'' and not as much of what their real-life reputation is. Parents have an ethical and moral role to provide children with online safety. The problem is, children are not safe online and parents are unaware of the detrimental dangers, harms, and effects of social media. Conceptual Framework. Clear and concise communication about parents' expectations are especially important.…
