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Parenting Practices 

Parenting practices are intentional behaviors, such as support, praise, involvement, communication, rules, and discipline.  They have a direct link to adolescents’ behaviors and have been associated with positive outcomes for teens.  

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 Parent practices for technology involve:

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Establish rules regarding technology use

Monitoring online behavior

Communicating expectations

Setting a good example

Setting limits

(Fosco et. al., 2012; Smetana, 2017)

Parents as Teachers

Parents teach children skills, knowledge, and behaviors which need to be transferred to a digital environment.  

Values

Instilling beliefs and behaviors that are important to you.  Moral values include honesty, respect, integrity, and doing no harm.   

(Padilla-Walker et. al., 2011; Smetana, 2017)

Socialization

Teaching behavior that is considered socially acceptable and fostering the development of social skills such as communication.  

(Padilla-Walker et. al., 2011; Smetana, 2017)

Advice to Parents

Young people discuss how parents can support teens on social media.  

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