Brief Reflection

The readings for this week all have something in common, which would be that adults play a major role in determining youth's online freedom and privacy.  The school librarian of course teaches intellectual freedom and privacy.  At home, parents also have a say in their children's time spent online.  Since this is the case, I think it is very important for adults to be on the same page about what they are teaching their children.  The school librarian should take care to inform parents about what their children are learning in the library classroom.  This can be accomplished via email or classroom newsletter.  Also, making sure that the school librarian keeps parents up to date will establish and continue to foster positive parent relationships with the librarian.  Parents will be more likely to appreciate and stand up for the school librarian, and the librarian will be a more effective teacher when teaching with the support of the parents.  When collaborating in educating their youth in online freedom and privacy, adults must be careful to balance online dangers with online possibilities.  Youth must be educated in the technologies of today to keep current, while understanding that there are some issues to be aware of, such as being mindful of posting content under their online accounts.