Empowering kids to deal with bullying & social media
Mariel Benjamin
Cooper
- Part 1 Empowering kids to deal with bullying & social media
- Part 2Gentle parenting vs. other parenting styles
Show Notes
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03:09Parenting and social mediaFirstly, parents must admit their limitations in understanding social media and build a safe and open relationship with their children. Setting limits and monitoring childrens social media use while remaining attentive to any signs of negative impact on their well-being is crucial.
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09:34Building childrens social media literacyRestricting children from using social media altogether is not the solution to the problem. Instead, by fostering discussions about what constitutes healthy friendships, online interactions, and the motivations behind negative comments, parents can teach children valuable life skills.
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13:08Addressing social media bullying with empathy and compassionWhen a child is being bullied online, take a break from the platform and get an understanding of the full picture before intervening. Focus on building your child's self-esteem and value beyond social media, teaching them empathy and compassion for the bully as their behavior is a cry for help.
Quotes
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"I don't think it will ever do us good to teach our kids someone is mean, awful, cruel, and a bad person as opposed to saying, that is a person who needs help." - Mariel Benjamin
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"When a child is being bullied online, focus on what makes them feel good about themselves separately from that interaction, and then teach them to have empathy and compassion for kids who just aren't there yet." - Mariel Benjamin
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"Our kids need to be taught what a good friend is and how that differs from a person commenting on a post who's never met you. All of that decision-making helps kids understand what human relationships are all about." - Mariel Benjamin
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"Tell your kids, I don't understand social media, I'll never be as good at it as you are. But I want to go through this journey with you and be a safe place for you to talk to me about what you're experiencing." - Mariel Benjamin
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"If you start to see a loss of interest in things that children were once passionate about, loss of sleep, changes in eating, changes in behavior, the first thing we need to pay attention to is what are they consuming?" - Mariel Benjamin
- Part 1 Empowering kids to deal with bullying & social media
- Part 2Gentle parenting vs. other parenting styles
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Part 1Empowering kids to deal with bullying & social media
Mariel Benjamin, Program Director at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and VP of Groups and Content at Cooper, delves into bullying and social media. Social media is a constant presence in our lives, especially for kids. While it offers opportunities for connection and creativity, it can also present challenges like bullying and negativity. Fortunately, we can take steps as parents to help our kids deal with negative social media interactions healthily and positively. Today, Mariel discusses empowering kids to deal with bullying and social media.
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Part 2Gentle parenting vs. other parenting styles
Mariel Benjamin, Program Director at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and VP of Groups and Content at Cooper, delves into gentle parenting. In contrast to the traditional authoritarian parenting style many of us grew up with, gentle parenting prioritizes acknowledging and understanding children's emotions and temperament. However, when parents adopt this approach without setting boundaries, kids don’t learn how to deal with adversity or the skills to navigate life as an adult. Today, Mariel discusses gentle parenting vs. other parenting styles.
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