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Growing Up in Public

Coming of Age in a Digital World

Devorah Heitner

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Growing Up in Public
Mentoring Over Monitoring+
Navigating the Digital Spotlight+
Parental Sharing (Sharenting)+
Setting Online Boundaries+
Recovering from Mistakes+

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Question 1 of 6
What does the author argue is the most effective approach for parents regarding their children's digital activities?
  • A. Utilizing covert tracking apps to ensure their safety without causing alarm.
  • B. Mentoring children to develop good judgment rather than policing their behavior.
  • C. Eliminating screen time entirely until the child reaches high school.
  • D. Allowing unrestricted internet access to build natural resilience.
Question 2 of 6
According to the book, in what situation might direct monitoring of a child's digital communication be necessary?
  • A. When parents suspect their child is venting about them to friends.
  • B. When a child starts spending more time in their room than with family.
  • C. During a mental health crisis, provided there is transparent communication about the monitoring.
  • D. When a child creates a new social media account without asking permission.
Question 3 of 6
How does the author suggest families handle the issue of 'sharenting' (parents sharing their kids' moments online)?
  • A. Parents should create a family media policy to establish guidelines on what information can be shared and by whom.
  • B. Parents should only post photos of their children on private accounts with fewer than 100 followers.
  • C. Children should be banned from viewing their parents' social media profiles to avoid privacy conflicts.
  • D. Parents should monetize their family channels to teach children about the digital economy.
Question 4 of 6
What practical exercise does the author suggest parents use to help teens evaluate their own social media posts?
  • A. The 'Grandparent Rule,' where teens ask if their grandparents would approve of the post.
  • B. Asking teens to imagine wearing their digital message on a t-shirt in public.
  • C. Having teens write their posts in a physical journal for 24 hours before publishing.
  • D. Requiring teens to get a peer's signature of approval before posting controversial opinions.
Question 5 of 6
What is the recommended approach when a teenager makes a hurtful or impulsive mistake online?
  • A. Publicly shaming the child so they understand the severity of their actions.
  • B. Confiscating all digital devices until the child issues a public apology.
  • C. Fostering a sense of healthy guilt and guiding them to reflect and repair the harm caused.
  • D. Ignoring the mistake to prevent drawing more attention to the child's online profile.
Question 6 of 6
Why is educating children about historical and social contexts important in the digital age, according to the text?
  • A. It helps them pass standardized history tests which are increasingly digitized.
  • B. It prevents them from inadvertently causing deep pain, such as using a racial slur they thought was merely provocative.
  • C. It allows them to curate a more sophisticated and intellectual online persona.
  • D. It ensures they can win online arguments and avoid being canceled by their peers.

Growing Up in Public — Full Chapter Overview

Growing Up in Public Summary & Overview

Growing Up in Public (2023) explores the many stresses both parents and children can experience in today’s digital world. Although raising children in the face of today’s many technological social outlets might seem overwhelming, this guide provides clear, actionable insight for guiding adolescent online behavior as well as monitoring our own adult actions.  

Who Should Listen to Growing Up in Public?

  • Parents or guardians concerned about their children’s social media usage
  • People looking for advice on raising children in today’s digital world
  • Anyone interested in the internet’s impact on adolescent development

About the Author: Devorah Heitner

Devorah Heitner, Ph.D., is a renowned public speaker and author specializing in the intersection of media, technology, and society. Her expertise is particularly focused on guiding parents and children to engage thoughtfully and responsibly with digital media. She is also known for her book Screenwise, which explores similar themes.

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