Proven Track Record with Children and Parents (Video #4)

As a parent, you are now probably asking “Before I try engaging in such important conversations with my child, how do I know this information is going to work? Where’s the proof?” In this video, I will share real life results.

You will learn of:  Teenagers who previously didn’t engage with their parents and NOW are openly sharing with Mom and Dad.  I will share specific examples from families where Mom and Dad experienced an “Aha” moment with their daughter.  Getting children to WANT to discuss dating with you as parents is HUGE.

When you finish the video, SHARE with us in the “Speak Your Mind ” section below. I promise to PERSONALLY respond to each person.

~Mike Domitrz
Founder of The Date Safe Project, Inc.

RESULTS of USING STRATEGIES FOR TALKING WITH YOUR TEEN

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Each of the following videos refers to talking with “Teenagers.” Remember if you are a parent of a child younger than 13 years old, the videos give you a fantastic opportunity to prepare your child at an even younger age.


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Teens & Texting: What To Do?

Yes, texting is in the news again.  How do you oversee the use?  Lets compare to how teens use computers.  For safety and overseeing what is occurring on your home computers, I am a big advocate for a program called WebWatcher.

You don’t censor with WebWatcher. You watch what decisions are being made on your computers. The information you learn helps you have better conversations with your teens about “appropriate use of the internet.”  You are not spying because you can tell your teens you keep an eye on the computers in the house (after all, your home computer lets people in and out of your home at any hour someone is on that computer).

We need to understand texting can have an equal impact on your child and/or family.  When Texting first came out, many of us advised parents from having teens use Texting unless for an emergency situation. Now the use of texting is so widespread, all of us must learn to address the “appropriate and proper use” of texting.

How and When are your teens texting? According to a recent study by the creators of an app called textPlus, “43% of teenagers use their cell phones to text during class.” From educators I’ve spoke with, they believe 43% may be low. Here is a great example of improper use. How do you solve it? Share how having a phone or iTouch comes with responsibility.

Share with your teenager, “I believe you can handle the responsibility which is why you have a phone/iTouch.  If you can’t handle the responsibility, then we need to limit the use of your phone and/or iTouch. For instance, if we discover the phone/iTouch is being used during school, you will not be able to take the phone/iTouch to school.  We’re not going to yell out.  We will simply require you leave it at home when going to school.“

Yes, I am the parent of high school students.  I understand the pressure for parents to feel like “All the other parents let their kids do whatever they want with their phones.”  However, you hopefully wouldn’t let your teenager use that false logic for decision-making of “everyone else is doing it” and so remind yourself not to fall into the trap when parenting.

The classroom use of texting is just one example of the distraction texting can cause in one’s life. The dangers of texting are much worse.  We haven’t even mention sexting in today’s blog (because we’ve addressed sexting in the past and will do so again in the near future).

Share your thoughts, fears and/or concerns about texting in our COMMENTS section below. I will personally respond to each comment!

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While there is no guarantees with parenting, the more involved and AWARE you are in your child’s life, the more you have an opportunity to create a positive impact!

Remember to leave a comment below. I look forward to personally responding to each comment!!!

Respectful Children & Sexual Decision-Making

My son is very respectful.
Why would I need to worry about him sexually assaulting someone?

or

My daughter is very sharp.
She wouldn’t let herself be with someone who mistreats her.

Lets start with the “respectful” question:
Most “respectful” and “sharp” males and females still learn about aspects of intimacy through their friends and what they see portrayed on television and in the movies. These sources of education promote disrespectful behavior by teaching males that if they are “smooth,” they can just make their moves and their partner will want them.

Did you know a child believing he or she is automatically respectful can lead to more problems. How?  They assume everything they do is respectful because they would never do anything wrong.

Example of a young person in a sexual situation: Kids tell themselves, “I would never do anything to hurt this person. Clearly, they want this sexual activity – because if they didn’t, the signs wouldn’t be this obvious that they do want me.”  Your child leans on their view of “respect” as an excuse for, “I wouldn’t do anything wrong” – instead of insuring they take the right precautions and QUESTION whether they are acting in the most respectful manner possible.

When someone just “make their moves,” he or she takes a tremendous risk of engaging in behavior that their partners do not want – thus leading to committing a sexual assault. Parents need to talk with their sons and daughters about truly respecting a partner by understanding how valuable and special each person is as a human being (including the body, the mind, sexuality, personality, and values). Sons and daughters need to learn that the only way you can be sure what your date wants is to “ask” your date first.  The key is knowing HOW to provide your teen the skills to “Asking First.”

Lets continue with the “sharp” question:
You know many intelligent people who make mistakes – sometimes bad mistakes.  Intelligence does not free anyone from poor choices. Plus, your child is not the only one who has an impact on the situation. What if your child makes all the right choices and someone else still forces him or her self onto your child, especially at a party or friend’s house?

To increase the chance for creating a safe environment, you want to give your daughter (or son) the SKILLS NEEDED to handle all different kinds of scenarios (good, bad, and sometimes worse).  Some parents mistakenly think, “I’ll teach my children self-defense or how to to fight.  That will stop anyone from messing with them.”  Wrong!  While self-defense maybe another tool your child could possess, it does not guarantee safety in intimate moments (especially when your child gets older and may consume alcohol).  Your child needs specific tools and skills.  You want to fill their toolbox of awareness with lots of options for them to utilize.

- written by Mike Domitrz, Founder & Executive Director, The Date Safe Project, Inc.
To obtain permission to reprint any or all portions, E-mail Mike here

Have you heard about the award-winning DVD HELP! My Teen Is Dating. Realistic Solutions to Tough Conversations? The award the DVD has received which means the most to many parents is the ”Best Parenting Book” award by RadicalParenting.com.

Why?  Teenagers chose the best books!!  Yes, the books were considered to be the most realistic and helpful for teenagers!!  How often can you find a resource for your teenagers that other teens recommend? Here is what they said when granting the recognition:

“Parents, teens, and tweens love the realistic and flexible solutions given to them in this interactive, entertaining, and useful resource. Regardless of your child’s personality, you will find various options for ways to connect with your son or daughter while helping him/her make better choices.“

DISCOVER MORE HERE.

 

Parents talking with their sons and daughters about dating, intimacy, consent, intervening, and supporting survivors

What Tools Do YOU have ready?

15 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY this past week and on my way to speak at Vassar College, the tire on my rental car blows out!  I was in a remote area on a Restricted Roadway (tow trucks cannot service the area without a State Police request first).  I like to give myself an extra hour leeway for driving time to be safe and I did in this case. However, the Emergency Service said they may need that entire time to get to me.  What do I do?  First, I called the school to give them the entire situation – to insure no one was surprised or taken off guard.

Next, I went into the trunk and started working on changing the tire myself.  Everything was going well. I had the car jacked up and then suddenly realized the hubcap was not coming off.  A few minutes later, a state highway vehicle pulls up and helps me get the tire changed. What could have easily have been 75-90 minutes turned into only 20 minutes and everything went smoothly.  Why?  The state emergency employee had a special tool for getting the hubcap off. I arrived at Vassar with PLENTY of time to spare (no pun intended) before conducting my sound check.

When working on talking with teens and students on sexual decision-making, do you leave leeway for what could go wrong in your conversation?  What could blow up your conversation?  Someone’s temper, attitude, assumptions, judgement?  How do you prepare for those possibilities?  Do you practice the exact scenario?  I’ve changed tires before. However, I had never run into a HubCap problem before (the Emergency Service had).  Even though I had a little experience, I needed more tools to solve my problem.  What tools could help you in creating a positive impact with teens and young adults decisions regarding sexual decision-making, supporting survivors, and bystander intervention?

Share below by LEAVING A COMMENT about what you do and/or have done to best prepare for all the “What If” scenarios when talking to teens and young adults.

Technology verses Words

When teaching verbal skills, many Moms, Dads, and educators continually share how teens would rather text than talk.  To their credit, many teens are fantastic at multi-tasking and quickly absorbing technology uses to fit their lifestyle.  The unfortunate consequence is these skills are happening at the cost of losing one-on-one verbal tools.  What do you do?

Use technology to show the need for verbal communication! Send texts to your teenager which could be interpreted various ways (commonly happens when texting is done frequently).  This way, you are utilizing a medium they love (texting) to bring them to verbally discuss the confusion with you.  I know! I know!  Stop before you say, “The teen may just attempt to text back and say, ‘Explain’(or a slang text phrase in place of the word).”  Then, walk up to your teen and ask them what was confusing.

You OWN the confusion so the conversation is not about them misusing technology.  As you clear up the confusion, subtly ask, “How do you handle it when this happens with friends?  Misunderstanding each other’s texts?  Do you ever just call to clear it up quicker than texting?“

If they say, “No,” follow through with, “Why not? Isn’t talking to your friends a lot of fun?”  Be GENUINE in your approach. No one likes to be lectured to.  Ask because you WANT to know (not just to make YOUR POINT).  The more you understand your teen, the more likely you will be able to connect with him/her verbally!!  Thus being a positive role model for verbal communication.

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We need to be blunt here: sexual dangers are monumental for today’s teenagers. What precise plan have you put into place to help your daughter (or son) have the needed skills to handle what she will face (beyond just the “Don’t Do It” talk)?

With TV, teen magazines, music, movies, peers sharing at school, sexting, and the Internet promoting sexual activity among teens, your daughters (and sons) are exposed to images making sexual activity look exciting, popular, and appear to be “what everyone is doing.”  The pressure for your teen to be more sexual, including engaging in sexual activity, is stronger than ever. With all the talk of fondling, oral sex, and intercourse among today’s teenagers, how do you help protect your daughter (and son)?

You will notice the rest of this page refers to “daughter” when referencing a specific gender. Every point we will discuss pertains to BOTH sons and daughters! Referring to one gender makes reading an article easier to follow for everyone.

While some parents like to joke about, “I just won’t let my daughter go out,” that approach is obviously not healthy for a teenager. They need independence and to experience a social life away from Mom and Dad. Of course, that means you can’t be there all the time AND situations can go wrong.  There is no way to guarantee 100% prevention of danger.  What do you do?

You know the old parenting tactics of the past will not work with your teenager. Letting her find out on her own is way too dangerous and scary!  Turning to unknown sources on the internet can lead to more confusion and potentially do more harm with your teenager.  So where do you find CURRENT STRATEGIES for talking to you teen?

Have you tried talking to your teen about dating, sex, and intimacy? Did you get one of the following famous responses from your teen?

  • Rolling of the eyes
  • The look of “You don’t know anything.“
  • “Yea, Yea, Whatever” as they walk away.
  • “I am not talking with YOU about this.“
  • “I’m not doing any of this stuff anyways. You don’t need to worry.“
  • “I get it, okay?“

As you know, many teenagers love to talk with their friends about intimacy, dating, boys, girls, and even sexual situations. If they are having fun talking to their friends while getting lectured to by their parents, who are they likely to follow? Think back to your teenage years for a moment. Who wins? Their friends. Who loses in the long-run? You and your teen!

Isn’t it amazing how teenagers don’t believe you can possibly understand the feelings they are going through? Here is a pleasant surprise for many parents:  most teenagers WANT to talk with their parents about dating, sex, and decision-making.  Yes, you read correctly.  Teenagers would prefer to hear from their parents and be “in the know” than to look naive with their friends.  So why don’t they talk with their parents?

Finding out HOW TO get the conversation rolling the right way with your daughter is the first step. Do you know the biggest obstacle your teen has about sharing with you?

FEAR.  The kind of fear that doesn’t go away by simply saying, “You can say anything to me.”  By utilizing specific approaches which have a proven track record of working with teenagers of all backgrounds and demographics, you can overcome this fear factor teenagers possess about talking with Mom and Dad about dating, sex, intimacy, and decision-making.  The key is finding an expert who will provide you with the strategies for getting your teen to talk with you AND can help insure you say the RIGHT WORDS once they are listening.

Mike Domitrz, critically-acclaimed author, expert, and internationally renown speaker, travels the world each year working with students and parents.  As the Executive Director of The Date Safe Project, he is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers for discussing respect and dating with teens and parents. As a father of teenagers, he also understands how each day can bring new challenges.  How can Mike help your family?

Research shows Mike’s approach with male and female teenagers results in a drastic increase with students changing their beliefs* after hearing Mike speak on what are usually considered “uncomfortable” and “sensitive” topics (*schools conducted pre-event surveys and post-event surveys).

While working with school districts throughout the country, Mike gets to hear thousands of teenagers share WHY they find talking with Mom and Dad to be uncomfortable.  He also hears from the teenagers about the overly sexualized world they are experiencing (including their fears: from being “dumped” to being “used” to the tragedy of sexual assault).  Before leaving each community, he asks the students what it will take for teenagers to listen to their parents. Knowing this answer can revolutionize a parent’s relationship with their teens.

On the same day he talks with the students, Mike meets with the parents.  Moms & Dads equally share frustration and disappointment in not getting their daughters to take their advice.  Continually, parents stress how different each of their children are and how it seems nothing works at times. Then Mike asks, “What has worked?”  Thus accumulating the most successful strategies parents around the world are using.  Wouldn’t that be interesting information to have?

When you combine the “best strategies” from parents with what teens state they NEED to engage with their parents – along with Mike’s unique track record of helping teens change their behavior toward dating, parties, sexual activity, and decision-making, you get a whole new approach for helping your daughter be as prepared as possible for protecting herself. Imagine your daughter in the healthiest relationship possible.  What will it take for that picture to become a reality?  Your teenager seeing YOU as the expert can be a big help!

Here is the good news (and exciting too).  You now have an award-winning DVD and book set available which will help your daughter realize what a great source of knowledge you are while giving YOU the tools needed to be that fantastic resource for her!  Imagine having an in-depth conversation about dating and sex with your teenager and then hearing her say, “Thanks for sharing with me. This was actually fun.” Picture your daughter telling you how she set strong standards with her partner right from the beginning of the date.

You deserve this unique connection with your teenager. You can make it happen starting today.  HELP! My Teen is Dating. Real Solutions to Tough Conversations is an award-wining DVD & Book Set for both parents and teenagers. By sitting down in the comfort of your home, you’ll watch an entertaining, thought-provoking, and life changing DVD (in less time than you’d watch a movie on DVD).  Plus, you get 2 critically-acclaimed books.

10 Skills You’ll Gain Inside HELP! My Teen is Dating:

1. How to start the talk and get your teen to listen.
This one method will transform how you talk with your teenager from now on (about anything). Have less stress and more fun together discussing sensitive issues.

“I found myself laughing, answering the questions, and nodding my head in agreement with the audience. We’ve all been told to ‘keep the lines of communication open’ with our sons and daughters, but nobody ever tells us how to do that. As a parent and educator, I guarantee that this video will give you the tools to talk to your teen about feelings and issues you thought were impossible to discuss.”
~ Cheryl Einsweiler, Parent and Community Resources/Educator

2. Three questions that define if your teen should be dating. Choosing a dating age is one of the most common mistakes parents make. When you realize this system for deciding when your teenager is ready to date, you will feel much better about your child being out with someone else. Best of all, your teenager will be safer.

3. What to say to your teen’s date. Many parents do not realize the impact this one conversation has with the date and their own teenager. When you discover the right way to address your teen’s dating partner, you and your child will have a tighter bond (including sharing a few laughs). More importantly, your teen will respect you and be more open with you.

4. The exact words for addressing intimacy. Words are powerful. Each word you choose will impact your teenager’s personal views of their body and sexuality. This one aspect will have the biggest influence on your child’s happiness in future relationships, including marriage.

5. How to establish clear & reasonable boundaries. Your beliefs are going to be a little different than your teenager’s views. If you ask your child, they may say they have the same views because they don’t want to disappoint you. When you understand how to bring out the true differences, you then establish the fundamentals for your teenager speaking out for herself (or himself) with their dates.

“HELP! MY Teen Is Dating is both funny, engaging, and educational. It will help you understand why a rock solid youth will give way to peer pressure. As a parent, I highly recommend it!“
~ John Hathaway, Health Educator & Parent (ID)

6. The power in Asking First. This simple concept is the most popular solution to eliminating the dangerous “dating games” teenagers play. As a parent, you will love this section!

7. The best way to discuss the dangers: from Alcohol to Sexual Assault. As you know, alcohol and drugs (including date rape drugs) are commonly used to rape, especially at parties. In fact, some teenagers brag about how drunk they get their partners before engaging in sexual activity. At the same time, most students do not believe it will happen to them. Every parent needs their child to realize this scare is real and then how to safeguard against it!

8. How to truly “Be There” for your child. Dating is dangerous and it involves great risk. As we discussed earlier, you can’t be with your child at all times. The greatest choice you can make is to give your teen every possible tool to protect herself. What if something still went wrong?  There are no guarantees with a teen’s safety.  What if your child was sexually assaulted? How would you handle it? Do you think your teenager would tell you?

The greatest lesson Mike has learned from traveling the country working with survivors of sexual assault is this one message: “Unless you say the right words to your child BEFORE a sexual assault occurs, odds are slim your child will ever tell you she was assaulted.” Too many parents make the crucial mistake of telling their daughter, “I’ll kill anyone who ever hurts you or touches you against your will.” Teen survivors of date rape state over and over how that one sentence is the #1 reason they never told their parents what happened. Find out what your teenager needs to hear you say! The right message is called “Opening the Door” and you will be emotionally moved when you discover the power in saying it.

9. Necessary skills to get your teenager to make good choices. When you discover how to talk with your teen about dating, the lessons crossover to all areas of life. If you can make a good dating choice, you can handle peer pressure better and stand up for yourself on any issue. Now you have a child who is more confident and wants to do the right thing.

“HELP! My Teen Is Dating provides parents and others with the tools necessary to have conversations with their teenagers as they begin to explore deeper relationships.  The DVD encourages parents and others to demonstrate the care and concern that sometimes gets lost in the everyday routine of life, which in turn, nurtures teens’ self-confidence and the ability to make choices they won’t later regret. Listen, learn, be ready…watch HELP! My Teen Is Dating!“
~ Renée and Charlie Barr, Educators and Parents of two young women

10. Essential tips to fun and safer dating for your son or daughter. Do you know the best time for your teenager to go on a date? Do you know the worst place for a teenager to go? The DVD will uncover lots of surprise tips for dating that you and your teenager probably never thought of.

“Mike does an amazing job guiding parents on how to communicate with their teenagers about dating safely. Help! My Teen is Dating provides real solutions for parents and teaches fundamental respect for all people. A definite ’10′!“
~ Rose J. Torgerson, Sexual Assault Services and Education Coordinator for Cedar Valley Friends of the Family (IA)

PLUS:

Real-life scenes. Throughout the DVD, you get to observe parents and teenagers participating in role-playing scenarios. Seeing real-world examples makes using the information much easier for your family.

In Help! My Teen is Dating, you are given the precise ways to challenge and support your teenager in a manner that is both new, effective, and fun! You will find yourself laughing alongside your teenager; having a better connection with each other; comforted knowing you have a detailed plan for how to handle various situations; and looking forward to having more of these conversations.

Timing. Find out how to start the talk at the right time with the correct approach.  Pick the wrong time and all you get is a very annoyed teenager who feels she (or he) is being forced to listen. The DVD will show you how to pick the right time — resulting in your teenager being better prepared to protect herself.

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  • The Internet and Keeping Your Teen Safe. Get some great insight on how to handle your teen’s use of the online world. You get more control!
  • Spirituality, Faith, & Dating. For families who’s religion is important, you will find this feature a great addition to the DVD. You find out how to incorporate religion appropriately into the discussion.
  • Sexual Choices Our Teens Face. Yes, your teens have more opportunities for sexual experiences than most of your generation did. What is common around the country? What is really going on. Find out here.
  • Access to Special Downloads. In addition to receiving the paperback books, you get e-book versions included on the DVD and several articles to download. Share them with family & friends.

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    After watching the DVD, how do you keep the message going?   Teenagers love reading the interactive and insightful book May I Kiss You?  A Candid Look at Dating, Communication, Respect, & Sexual Assault Awareness which is included as part of the set. How often do you hear of an educational book teenagers will ask their parents to purchase for them?  May I Kiss You? is one of those rare finds.  Inside, you’re teenager will discover:

    • 20 Interactive Exercises
    • Dating Fear Factors
    • Asking? Are you crazy?
    • Rejection
    • Body Language Challenge
    • Values
    • Respect
    • Long-term Relationships
    • Dating Gender Gap
    • Help & Where to Find It
    • Privacy
    • Blame & Guilt
    • Family & Friends
    • Responsible Change
    • Self-Defense: Yes or No?
    • Awareness
    • Tips for Healthy & Fun Dating
    • Peer Pressure
    • Alcohol & Date Rape Drugs
    • Parties
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Double Standards
    • Talking Freely
    • Supporting Survivors
    • Opening the Door for Survivors
    • The Pledge for Action
    • Making a Difference
    • …and much more

    A frustration parents often express is when teenagers think they are invincible.  For this reason, Moms and Dads appreciate the inspirational book Voices of Courage being included with the DVD for providing their teens real examples of what can happen when tragedy strikes with sexual assault.  Ten female and twelve male survivors share their personal journeys from being assaulted to becoming strong survivors!  You’ll never view sexual assault the same after reading this one-of-a-kind book.  More important, your teenager will have a realistic viewpoint of the dangers that exist in dating.

    By utilizing the DVD with both books, you will have all the tools needed to help you and your teenagers engage in powerful and life-changing talks.

    “Parenting is challenging at any age but parenting a teen is hardest of all. Mike Domitrz understands the tension between teens and their parents and even more critically, between teens and their peers.

    Whether you have boys or girls, you will discover from Mike how to get your teenagers to have high standards, make good choices, and only date partners who give them total respect. Every parent needs to use Mike’s proven approach to making our teens safer on dates!“
    ~ Linda Hugle, Principal of North Valley High School in Grants Pass, OR

    AWARD WINNING DVD & BOOK SET.
    Maybe you’re thinking, “What are the odds this is actually going to help me with my teenager?”  The award the DVD has received which means the most to many parents is the ”Best Parenting Book” award by RadicalParenting.com. Why?  Teenagers chose the best books!!  Yes, the books were considered to be the most realistic and helpful for teenagers!!  How often can you find a resource for your teenagers that other teens recommend? Here is what they said when granting the recognition:

    “Parents, teens, and tweens love the realistic and flexible solutions given to them in this interactive, entertaining, and useful resource. Regardless of your child’s personality, you will find various options for ways to connect with your son or daughter while helping him/her make better choices.“

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    Finding a nationally renown expert to help you and your family is difficult and can be extremely expensive (hundreds to thousands of dollars).  With the DVD, you get to bring Mike right into your own home for less than a night out at the movies and dinner for two.  You don’t have to even drive out to your school and drag your teen with you (you know how much she dreads going to Parent-Child educational sessions).  Best of all, you can watch the DVD on any given day in the future to review an idea or concept.  Same with the books. Once you have them, they are yours.  You are getting 2 critically-acclaimed books and an award-winning DVD for only $49.97.  The books normally cost $36.94 by themselves.  Specialized “How To” DVDs typically sell for for $99 to $125 each and you are getting everything for just $49.97.  Plus, shipping is included for FREE.

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    EDUCATORS KEEP TALKING . . .

    When I received the DVD in the mail, I could not wait to watch it. I had read so many good reviews about the program. I watched the program with my mom and we both enjoyed it. The author and presenter of the program was so intuned with the teen population and what is happening in society now.  \My mom was so impressed with the DVD, she is going to recommend it to the PTA at my school.

    ~Melissa Burmester, bookrusonline.com

    As a mother of teens, HELP! My Teen Is Dating has proven to be a powerful tool which allowed me to begin a conversation on a sensitive topic without feeling awkward. After viewing the video with my daughter, I feel she now has the tools and insights to make healthier and safer choices. Plus, Mike Domitrz’s approach has helped remove many of my own fears.

    ~Laura Stockdale, Community Speakers Forum Coordinator and Parish Episcopal School Board of Trustees (Dallas, TX)

    At last, a how-to kit for parents navigating the treacherous territory of teen dating. This DVD will give you the confidence, skills, and information to truly engage your child in a dialogue about the important issues teens face in these relationships.

    ~ Carolyn Pukl, Health Educator at Lakeland Regional High School (NJ)

    Mike Domitrz offers more than practical advice for parents. Throughout, Mike actually demonstrates the tools for talking with your teen about these issues.

    ~Rob Rephan, Rape Prevention Education Coordinator (CA)

    The DVD answers a lot of questions parents have about how far to “get involved,” how to get teenagers to trust parents, and knowing when to trust your child.

    ~ Nicole Saavedra, Youth Services Coordinator for East Granby (CT)

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    Note from Mike Domitrz

    Thanks for visiting us here at The Date Safe Project. Helping teenagers make the safest and smartest choices regarding dating, respect, relationships, boundaries, intimacy, sexual activity, and intervening with friends in dangerous situations is a mission we take seriously each and every day.  As the brother of a sexual assault survivor, I’ve seen first hand the trauma sexual violence can cause a family.  No one should have to experience such pain.

    We make it our task to help individuals and families lower the incidents of sexual assault while teaching how to build the healthiest relationships through strong dating skills and tools!  For this reason, we worked relentlessly on creating the DVD and book set that would provide you with the most complete and risk-free resource available for parents of teenagers. Thus, you get our 30 day money-back guarantee and free shipping included with your purchase today!

    Mike talking to parents

    Check out this video:

    Kids online activities and Parent Monitoring

    How many hours a month do you think pre-teens and teenagers are online? On average, most kids are spending 20 hours online. Most kids between the ages of 13 – 17 believe their parents have no clue as to what their activities are online.  imagine the freedom college brings 1st year students and their online explorations.  Here’s what they do, where they go, who they meet:

    Friendships.
    35% of our children ages 8-17 have made friends online 50 % of U.S. of our teens ages 13-17 claim to have made friends online 33% of children prefer spending time with their online friends rather than their offline friends

    Social networking.
    76% of our teens. teens ages 13-17 "constantly," "frequently" or "sometimes" visit social networking sites.

    Shopping online.
    35% of kids report being "very confident" or "confident" in shopping online.  Do you know where your credit card is?

    Getting requests for personal information.
    42% of kids ages 13-17 have received an online request for personal information.

    Being approached by strangers.
    16 percent of them have been approached online by a stranger; however, U.S. adults believe that just 6 percent of children have been approached online by a stranger.

    WHAT CAN YOU DO?  Learn about online monitoring programs and software packages.  They can track EVERY little detail for you (from Instant Messaging to every visit online).  At the same time, you need to continually TALK with pre-teens and teenagers about the internet.  When they are at a friend’s house, your monitoring software is not going to do any good.  Educate them and empower them.

    What program do you use for monitoring?  What do you like about it?  Help other parents by sharing with us here on the blog.

    Sexual Predators only need 15 seconds with your child / teenage son or daugther.

    How many seconds does it take for a police officer posing as a minor to be approached by a sexual predator? 15 seconds. It only takes 35 – 45 seconds before a predator turns on his web cam and begins performing sexual acts for the camera.

    Sexual predators are crafty and have a sixth sense. They know how to spot the weaknesses in young children and what they will respond to.

    Talk to your children about being safe while on the internet. Review the following with them:

    1. - Never allow your children to give out personal information over the internet
    2. - Never give out your true name
    3. - Personal diaries should be just that, personal and never to be posted online
    4. - Anything posted on the internet is a permanent record
    5. - Never meet anyone from the internet in person

    Parents, educate yourself – know terms and internet slang.  Research software programs allowing you to put parental blocks on certain web sites.  Many of the newer programs are very in-depth which is what parents need nowadays.

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