{"id":7061155,"date":"2026-09-19T14:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-digital-footprints-jessica-speer\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:37:52","slug":"how-to-talk-to-kids-about-digital-footprints-jessica-speer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7061155","title":{"rendered":"How to Talk to Kids About Digital Footprints \u2013 Jessica Speer"},"content":{"rendered":"


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How can parents talk to kids about digital footprints so they actually listen? How can caregivers explore online reputations in a way that connects with teens? This post explores these questions and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

Many parents are concerned that their child or teen might post something they later regret or that will negatively impact their future. After all, it\u2019s common practice for employers and colleges<\/a> to search applicants online to learn more about them. Nearly 65% of the admissions officers\u00a0surveyed by\u00a0Kaplan<\/a>\u00a0in 2020 saw no issue with social media being part of the admissions equation.<\/p>\n

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Luckily, 42% of these colleges say that what they found positively impacted prospective students. On the flip side, 58% reported that what they found had a negative impact. <\/p>\n

Talking to kids about digital footprints is important but tricky for parents. It\u2019s easy for these conversations to turn into lectures, increasing the likelihood that kids tune them out. Here are some tips to help. <\/p>\n

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Ways to Help Kids Understand Digital Footprints<\/h2>\n