There are many benefits to having access to the Internet — it’s an unlimited source of knowledge; it makes paying bills and buying presents easier; it helps families separated by distance keep in touch through social media. Along with the benefits, though, come the dangers — and there are many, especially for children.
Undone Redone, a ministry to those affected by sexual sin, will host “My Secure Family: Equipping Parents to Protect Children in the Digital Age” on Jan. 23 to educate parents on the current technological landscape and equip them with solutions that help foster safe technological environments for children and teens.
In 2013, 9,500 web pages of unsuitable content for children were removed. In 2012, 70,000 indecent images of children were reported. There are hundreds of pro-eating disorder websites in existence. The list goes on.
At “My Secure Family,” Traylor and Melody Lovvorn, executive director and co-founder, respectively, of Undone Redone, will share about the latest technology available to children and will share practical steps to create a safe environment at home.
Melea Stephens, a Wellspring Christian Clinic therapist, also will speak at the seminar held at Samford University in Birmingham in the Regions Community Resource Room from 9 a.m. to noon.
To register, visit www2.samford.edu/eve or email mti@samford.edu.
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