ABSTRACT
Kids ability to relate to other people and to succeed in their relationships is dependent on developing a strong digital skill set. Mentorship is the single most important commitment we can make to our kids. It doesn’t matter whether we are parents, teachers, school leaders, or administrators. Mentors see that kids are very creative and insightful, but that they still need models and they still need help navigating this world. Mentors recognize that tech savvy is not the same as wisdom. Mentors understand that part of growing up is about experimenting with identities, and that issues around digital footprints can constrain kids in the wrong way at the wrong time. The way we interact and communicate will keep changing, but one thing remains the same: True digital citizenship and media literacy are our responsibilities, and the stakes are too high to leave it to chance.
