While digital technology offers a world of communication, education, and entertainment options for all ages, it also has a dark and dangerous side families and caregivers must be aware of. 

This fast-paced presentation takes a deep dive into the cyber exploitation of children, and how it is facilitated by addictive social media, unenforced regulations, artificial intelligence, and much of the culture.  A must see for anyone who wants to better protect kids from psychological, moral, emotional, and even physical harm facilitated by technology. Attendees will learn techniques used by predators, the types of kids who are most vulnerable, and the link between the growing victimization of children, pornography and the sexualized culture.

Eric reinforces his message with specific examples of how predators corrupt every platform and device used by our kids to take advantage of them. Eric also shares ideas for parents and caregivers on how to help kids avoid getting hurt, and how to respond when something happens. 

Eric combines his investigative expertise with his own personal experiences as a husband and father who protected his kids as they grew up with digital technology, and his current concern of what his grandchildren will face as they get older.  
Topics include the latest on potential dangers of social networking apps, as well as disturbing trends of sexting, cyber bullying, and webcam exploitation.  Parents/caregivers will be challenged to be role models and protectors instead of “best friends” to their kids.  Eric also explains how filters and monitoring software should be used to support their primary mission of raising kids in a safe, caring, AND high-tech environment.