Scenario
You have been asked to participate in a conference on 21st-century parenting at a local hospital, where you will discuss results of your research. You have selected “Dangers of Distracted Parenting” for your topic. In preparation for your presentation, you will conduct research to explore various risks associated with parents’ overuse of mobile devices and social media. Your findings will be presented in a brochure that will be distributed at the conference.
For this assignment, design a six-panel, tri-fold brochure using Canva Links to an external site. or Word to inform parents about the various risks associated with overuse of mobile devices and social media with children.
In preparation, refer to this week’s readings or conduct research on your own on the topic of distracted parenting, particularly as it relates to the use of mobile devices and social media.
In your brochure, include the following:
Panel 1: Title and examples of the problem.
Describe how social media has changed interpersonal communication between parent and child.
Describe how mobile devices have changed the manner in which parents engage with their children.
Panel 2: Risks.
Evaluate potential risks associated with the use of social media.
Include the potential safety risks to children of distracted parents.
Panels 3 and 4: Psychological and developmental consequences of social media on relationships and parenting.
What are potential psychological consequences to children of distracted parents?
What message does a distracted parent send to their children?
How does distracted parenting effect emotional, cognitive, and/or neurological development in children?
Panel 5: Analyze the ethical implications of social media and parenting.
What are some ethical considerations that parents should consider when engaging with mobile devices?
Panel 6: Conclusion and references.
Formulate suggestions for individuals to mitigate potential risks to children and/or enhance benefits of the use of social media. List your research sources under the title, References.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Length: A six-panel brochure, with reference list included on the back.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Written communication: Must be well-organized and clear, with correct spelling, grammar, and syntax, to support orderly exposition of content.
Resources: A minimum of three credible research sources cited in text and on the reference list. Use current APA format. Synthesize multiple sources into key themes or findings.
APA format: Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing. Refer to the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for guidance
You have been asked to participate in a conference on 21st-century parenting at a local hospital, where you will discuss results of your research. You have selected “Dangers of Distracted Parenting” for your topic. In preparation for your presentation, you will conduct research to explore various risks associated with parents’ overuse of mobile devices and social media. Your findings will be presented in a brochure that will be distributed at the conference.
For this assignment, design a six-panel, tri-fold brochure using Canva Links to an external site. or Word to inform parents about the various risks associated with overuse of mobile devices and social media with children.
In preparation, refer to this week’s readings or conduct research on your own on the topic of distracted parenting, particularly as it relates to the use of mobile devices and social media.
In your brochure, include the following:
Panel 1: Title and examples of the problem.
Describe how social media has changed interpersonal communication between parent and child.
Describe how mobile devices have changed the manner in which parents engage with their children.
Panel 2: Risks.
Evaluate potential risks associated with the use of social media.
Include the potential safety risks to children of distracted parents.
Panels 3 and 4: Psychological and developmental consequences of social media on relationships and parenting.
What are potential psychological consequences to children of distracted parents?
What message does a distracted parent send to their children?
How does distracted parenting effect emotional, cognitive, and/or neurological development in children?
Panel 5: Analyze the ethical implications of social media and parenting.
What are some ethical considerations that parents should consider when engaging with mobile devices?
Panel 6: Conclusion and references.
Formulate suggestions for individuals to mitigate potential risks to children and/or enhance benefits of the use of social media. List your research sources under the title, References.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Length: A six-panel brochure, with reference list included on the back.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Written communication: Must be well-organized and clear, with correct spelling, grammar, and syntax, to support orderly exposition of content.
Resources: A minimum of three credible research sources cited in text and on the reference list. Use current APA format. Synthesize multiple sources into key themes or findings.
APA format: Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing. Refer to the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for guidance
