Computer technology is a double edged sword. The amount of information available on the internet is wonderful if your teen has reports or projects due but the internet also offers our teens a whole new world to explore, which can lead to dangerous or secretive behavior.

My guest this week is Katy Lee of Adventures in Parenting. She is a mother of 3 – two college age children and one 8th grader – and she is also a popular speaker whose passion is to help other parents raise children with good character, compassion, and integrity.

Katy’s latest passion is teaching parents how to parent in the age of the internet. She shares why she became interested in this topic, why kids spend so much time on the computer, and why spyware and filters aren’t enough to protect our kids.

Also on today’s show is Vanessa van Petten of On Teens Today. She shares a story and tips with us about pressuring our teens.

If you have any questions you would like addressed on the show, please leave a comment below!

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