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Cyber Safety
Cyber Safety is a growing concern for children and adults alike. Internet child predators, child pornographers and other cyber criminals are exploiting children and engaging in online and various other forms of digital solicitation. Additionally, the security of personal information is critical to our safety and that of our children.

In an effort to further educate and protect our Scouts and their families, it is suggested the BSA dedicate additional attention to Cyber Safety throughout all levels of the Scouting program to increase awareness of the potential dangers and provide both Scouts and adults with the necessary tools to minimize the chance of falling victim to a “cyber crime”. Age appropriate content could be developed and reinforced with individual recognition ranging from belt loops up through requirements for rank advancement.

Specific topics may include:
Web site monitoring/control
Gaming
Chats
Blogs
Facebook
MySpace
Twitter
Texting
Idea # 622Technology
Comments
jebarnes 7 months ago
as long as the respect for these topics don't include pure avoidance, I would totally agree...however, I believe that if these topics aren't in some fashion seen as tools to reach the youth that use the topics everyday, I believe we will in part fall by the wayside...we must use these things as tools with the appropriate "fear" (respect), not avoidance...cyber safety, like any other "dont' talk to stranger" plan is absolutely important
Marie Rice 5 months ago
I agree with the comment above. Any education piece should include both sides, pro/con, of the issue.

The advantage of using these great new technological tools are that we as adults reach the youth where they are at. Only once we do that will we have the ability to educate them about the possible dangers of these very same tools.
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