10 Things - Social Media & Cell Phones

intro: The Rules have changed…

In this video, youth and family specialist, Jeff “Surge” Berg introduces himself, gives us context for our following discussions on how we should approach this conversation and shows the major generation shifts that have taken place in the past 15 years.

- Everything is Suspect
- POSSIBLE Areas Teens/Tweens are Involved
- Don't React, Be Ready to Respond

**See the Discussion Guide for more information, questions and data.

part two: cell phones…

In this video, PART TWO, Surge discusses the difference between Multitasking and Distraction in regards to Cell Phones, along with an overview of restrictions and controls parents can apply to their teen's phone.

- Cell Phones have changed our Culture
- 5 Tips for Managing Cell Phones
- Turning on Restrictions & Controls

**See the Discussion Guide for more additional tools and questions.

part three: Social Media…

In this video, PART THREE, Surge discusses the rise of Social Networks, some common practices among teens and gets honest about addiction.

- Social Networks/Platforms Overview
- Addiction Test
- 5 Tips for Parents

**See the Discussion Guide for more additional controls for platforms.

part four: Get real…

In this video, PART FOUR, Surge tells the heartbreaking store of "Sarah" and discusses ways to keep it from happening to your teen. He also breaks down the Get REAL acronym to help all of us do better with our relationships and resources we have available.

- "Sarah's" Story and how to Respond and not simply React
- Get REAL about our relationships and resources
- 3 Things Parents can start doing NOW

**See the Discussion Guide for more additional ideas and resources.