Filmmaker, Author and Speaker Rob Cope, producer of the documentary "Our Kids Online" will present what promises to be a humorous and eye-opening evening talk [Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington]

Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington School Hall

Wednesday 27 March, 6.30 - 8.30pm

His talk will cover

• Cyberbullying - How bullies can reach our kids 24/7
• Social media - How social media is affecting the mental health in 3 out of 5 children. FOMO, depression, anxiety.
• Gaming and the developing brain – An oversupply of dopamine leading to dopamine deficiency, synaptic pruning, and the underdevelopment of social skills and empathy
• Naked Selfies - The pressure to send nudes from intermediate up through high school
• Online predators - The methods they use, how to spot them.
• Online porn vs healthy sexuality - How consuming online pornography as a child or teen can create a sexual template where violence, aggression, and dominance are seen as normal and consent can become very blurry

Here is a promotional video for you to watch Our Kids Online Parent Evening.

Tickets are available via Eventfinda and are $5 each.