How Digital Savvy Are You As a Parent?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When you think about teaching your child to navigate the internet, how does that make you feel?

  • A.
    I don't really think about it because my children are still young.
  • B.
    Just the thought of it makes me feel very anxious.
  • C.
    Mixed feelings. I know I need to but don't know how to
  • D.
    I know it is a very important topic
• 2.
  Have you spoken to your child about the pros and cons of the internet

  • A.
    I have not
  • B.
    I believe they will figure it out themselves 
  • C.
    I expect their school to teach them 
  • D.
    I have and also take steps to protect them online
• 3.
  What steps have you taken to protect your child's online activities

  • A.
    Nothing
  • B.
    I have blocked them from being online without adult supervision
  • C.
    I have installed parental monitoring software and/or spoken to them about how to stay safe online
• 4.
  Which of the following have you discussed with your child

  • A.
    Digital footprint
  • B.
    Screen time allowance
  • C.
    Acceptable age to get on social media
  • D.
    How to protect their private information online
  • E.
    Fake News 
  • F.
    None of these
• 5.
  Why is your child online? (choose the most relevant)

  • A.
    It is the modern thing to do 
  • B.
    Their school requires it 
  • C.
    It is the future and they need to be comfortable with it
  • D.
    They want to stay connected to their friends 
  • E.
    They are not online
• 6.
  As a Parent which of the following are you aware of?

  • A.
    FOMO
  • B.
    FOMU 
  • C.
    Digital sunset 
  • D.
    Digital footprint 
  • E.
    Parental monitoring software 
  • F.
    Cyberbullying
  • G.
    Finsta Accounts
  • H.
    Burner Phones 
  • I.
    None of these
• 7.
  Which of these Apps do you know?

  • A.
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  • B.
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  • C.
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  • D.
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  • E.
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  • F.
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  • G.
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    None

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You are a Digital Alien

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  You are a digital alien. You are the parent who ignores the impact that the internet is having on children, both the good and bad aspects. You will need to get more comfortable with the digital world so that you can be relevant in your child's life. Because the Gen Z and Millennials today are digital natives, you need to be having the right conversations with them. Next Steps? Click on the link below to learn some of the Basics of Online Safety for your children. You can book a one-on-one session with Parenting Coach, Yetty Williams to create your unique family digital well-being plan and get on the right track to raising responsible digital citizens.
• 2.
  You are on you way

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  You are on your way to being a digital-savvy parent. You are aware of the dangers of the internet and the digital world. You know that your child needs to be protected by knowing why they are online, what they are sharing and how it impacts them. Continue to make more time to discuss with them and to discuss the pros and cons of being online. Keep the lines of communication open and have regular discussions about the online world and being a digital responsible citizen. Next Steps? You can book a one-on-one session with Parenting Coach, Yetty Williams to create your unique family digital well-being plan and get on the right track to raising responsible digital citizens. For more information, you can always visit LagosMums Technology and Parenting Category on the website lagosmums.com Finally, you can watch the Basics of Online Safety for parents here
• 3.
  You are a Digital Savvy Parent

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  You are a Digital Savvy Parent. You are definitely relevant and are doing the right thing with respect to ensuring that your child is a digital responsible citizen and stays safe online. Keep having relevant information with your children and stay up to date! You can Book a one-on-one coaching call with Parenting Coach, Yetty Williams to create your unique family digital well-being plan and continue to stay informed while raising responsible digital citizens.