Foundations of Tween Digital Citizenship

Digital life arrives in earnest during the tween years. Sound parenting rests on understanding the principles of digital citizenship, screen time, and safe online participation. This foundational course provides that base. By the end of this course you will be able to describe the principles of digital citizenship for tweens, recognize screen time considerations for this age group, identify the role of digital literacy, and understand the main risks and how to address them. What you will learn: - The principles of digital citizenship including respectful behavior and digital footprint - The current screen time considerations for tweens including academic and recreational use - The role of digital literacy including critical thinking about content - The main risks including cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online strangers - The role of family agreements and conversation in supporting healthy use - The role of school in digital citizenship education - The signs that suggest professional support may help with online concerns The course uses readings, case examples, and reflection prompts. Each module ends with applied exercises. This course is written for parents of tweens. By the end you will have replaced reactive responses with a structured understanding of the principles that support healthy digital participation.