Social Media and Our Kids

The Scarsdale PT Council is pleased to announce a timely and informative panel for parents of school-age kids. "Social Media and Our Kids' Online Lives" will take place on January 16th at 7:30pm in the Scarsdale Middle School auditorium.

Experts from the Scarsdale schools will present practical advice to help parents navigate the fast-changing world of social media and the internet. The panel will include Jerry Crisci, Director of Technology at Scarsdale Public Schools, who will offer insights into the technical side; and Deena Paradiso, House Counselor at Scarsdale Middle School, who will address the social and emotional effects of all this online activity on kids.

While studies have shown that there are tangible benefits for kids who use social media—including increased communication and ease of access to information—there can be some real downsides as well. "Social media services, like Facebook, Twitter, and Edmodo, offer students wonderful opportunities to connect and collaborate with others, but parents and students need to understand how to appropriately use these powerful tools," says Crisci. "We look forward to sharing our expertise and experiences with Scarsdale parents in this highly interactive session."

A brief PT Council business meeting will precede the presentation at 7:30pm.