Swinging by the popular Morning Show with Mike & Juliet tomorrow .... Have done interviews with both of them before, but it's the first time I'll be appearing on their morning show. She is full-fledged FOX-gorgeous ... tough person to sit next to! At the risk of stating the obvious, they're both enormously talented & fun to spend New year's with (they often anchor the Fox ball-dropping broadcast). We're doing a segement on THINGS PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WEBCAMS, especially in light of the popular iCarly Show ... My Kids are big fans & this story is close to my heart ... Tune in & watch for additional, related WEBCAM 101 TIPS FOR PARENTS to be posted tomorrow.
WEBCAMS 101: FIVE THINGS TO ZOOM IN ON
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1) THEY'RE EVERYWHERE: If you're kids aren't using a webcam to record & upload videos, chances are they will be soon. Webcams are now widely available for less than $30 and built-into many new computers. They even sell them at Toys R Us! Kids are growing up online, so it's natural they're going to gravitate to the latest, greatest ways to express themselves. The key is saving them from themselves in terms of How & to Whom they're expressing themselves.
2) WHAT & WHERE: If your child is creating original content, pretend you're the movie studio. Ask to screen it. Even more importantly, control the distribution. Is the video going to be shared with family & friends? Will it be made public? Could it be misconstrued and does it reveal personal information (things that could damage your reputation or help someone with bad intentions track you down offline).
3). NO HIDDEN CAMERAS: What happens on the webcam your child uses, should happen out in the open. The camera shouldn't be "hidden" behind closed doors. Be sure your kids are appropriately dressed regardless of who the intended audience is, since images can be copied once they're shared and pop up when and where you least expect.
4. GET A REPORT: Young people who use webcams tend to be some of the heaviest online users. You may need to keep their overall time spent in front of the screen in-check. You can set timers and sign up to get an "Activity Report" emailed to you (even if you're not home) that will tell you, which sites your child went to; which sites they TRIED to go to (often telling) and the #of emails and IMs they've exchanged, including video IM which is popular with webcams. Go to www.SAFETYCLICKS.com to get pointed in the right direction.
5. UNPLUG IT! -- Cover the camera or unplug it when it's not actively in use, just to be safe. A lot of people are surprised by this, but intruders can use spyware and other stealth methods to secretly turn on a camera and view what's on the other side. You won't even know it's on. Don't risk it!
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