~134~ "Protecting Teens Online: Practical Privacy Hacks for Parents" with Chris Parker
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| 📌 Topic | 🧩 Core Insight | 🔧 Quick Action |
|---|---|---|
| The biggest unseen privacy risk | Teens think the curated feeds they see are “real life.” This fuels unrealistic self‑image and makes them vulnerable to emotional manipulation. | Do a “Reality‑Check” session—show the behind‑the‑scenes of a polished post (lights, retakes, filters). |
| When to talk about privacy | Start the conversation before the crisis, not after. Kids are exposed to sophisticated scams at younger ages than we think. | Schedule a monthly “Digital‑Safety Check‑In” (15 min) with your teen. |
| Age and device guidelines | Ideal: 21 y/o for full autonomy, but realistic milestones: • Grade 9 – texting only • Age 16 – limited social‑media with parental controls | Set up built‑in parental controls, enable two‑factor authentication (2FA) on every account. |
| Neuro‑divergent teens | Literal thinking can be a super‑power, but scammers will exploit that straightforwardness. | Teach a simple “Ask‑Why” script: “Who are they? Why do they want this? What’s the outcome?” |
| Digital footprint & data mining | Every search, click, and ad view feeds a profile that predicts behavior (e.g., Target’s pregnancy model). | Use incognito/Brave for casual browsing, and clear cookies regularly. |
| Credit‑freeze for kids | A child’s SSN can be used to open accounts that sit dormant for years. | Freeze your child’s credit now—unfreeze only when they need a legitimate account. |
| Protect the email—“the key to the kingdom” | A compromised email = full‑house takeover (bank, socials, password resets). | Use a dedicated, high‑security email for all family accounts; enable 2FA + a password manager. |
| Screen‑time & doom‑scrolling | It’s not about “how many minutes” but about intentional use. | Set a timer, then log the purpose (e.g., “Check basketball scores”). If you can’t name a purpose, close the app. |
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