Forget sex, drugs, and rock & roll -- today's parents and teachers have to deal with cyberbullying, sexting, internet addiction, and exposure to inappropriate online content. Fortunately, expert researcher Dr. Megan Moreno has written this book as a guide to help you teach your kids about balance and boundaries in their internet and media use and the skills they need to thrive online. "Sex, Drugs 'n Facebook" will help you to zero in on the problem -- and the solution. Backed by researchers funded by a $2.5 million NIH grant, this guide provides a clear toolkit for teaching our young people how to avoid the dangers of the internet while taking advantage of its full potential. The book is grounded in the real experiences of young people on the internet. Incorporating the insight of teens and college-age students, each chapter includes real-life case studies and helpful new methods for productive conversations about these situations, in your own home or classroom. Dr. Moreno gives actionable advice based on the most cutting-edge research in social media and technology use. Respectful of the needs of both children and adults, "Sex, Drugs 'n Facebook" is the smart guide to raising cybersensible kids.

TABLE OF CONTENTSForewordIntroductionPart I: Getting in the KnowChapter 1: The Wide Web of the World Wide WebChapter 2: Understanding Internet Use Across Ages and StagesChapter 3: Don't Worry, Be Happy - Using Balance, Boundaries and Communication to Stay Safe OnlinePart II: Making a DifferenceChapter 4: You Saw What on YouTube? Handling Exposure to Unwanted Material OnlineChapter 5: Surfing Porn (and Other Dangerous Sites)Chapter 6: Cyberbullying and the Invisible Black EyeChapter 7: Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll-and FaceBook? Media Use and Risky BehaviorsChapter 8: Addicted to the Internet?Chapter 9: Safeguarding Online Identity and the Digital FootprintChapter 10: Do Online Sexual Predators Really Exist?Conclusion: Working Together, We Can Make a DifferenceAcknowledgments