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Big Thinkers: John Palfrey on Digital Age Parenting

The coauthor of Born Digital shares his thoughts on the rapidly evolving digital age from the perspective of a law professor and a parent.

By Amy Erin Borovoy (aka VideoAmy)
5/27/09
The coauthor of Born Digital shares his thoughts on the rapidly evolving digital age from the perspective of a law professor and a parent.
Download | Credits | Release Date: 5/27/2009

Video Credits

Produced and Directed by

  • Ken Ellis

Coordinating Producer

  • Lauren Rosenfeld

Production Support

  • Amy Erin Borovoy

Production Assistant

  • Doug Keely

Senior Video Editor

  • Karen Sutherland
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  • The George Lucas Educational Foundation
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Discussion Questions

1. Is parenting different today than it was in previous generations? Or is it still just parenting?

2. How can parents set limits with technology that adjust over time? Share specific examples.

3. How can parents connect with their kids' digital world? What are the obstacles?

4. What are some commonsense, basic skills that parents can teach kids about online privacy?

5. Do schools, law enforcement, and policy leaders have a duty to protect our kids online? If so, how involved should they be?