Buzzy’s Adventures in Online Privacy: Privacy Teaching Tool for Parents and Caregivers

In today’s rapidly changing world, children are being exposed to digital devices at younger and younger ages. Now nicknamed Digital Natives, our children have never lived in a world without screens. Without guidance, however, they are left to interpret what they don’t understand and fend for themselves in the increasingly complex arena that wasn’t created with them in mind. In this first book of its kind, Buzzy’s Adventures in Online Privacy, kindergartener Buzzy the Bee runs into unforeseen trouble while having fun on the internet. Through the tales of him and his friends, young children and early fluent readers learn about online privacy and the possible dangers in communication with others on the internet. It also teaches them about interacting with many kinds of smart devices, as these are becoming more commonplace in our homes. At the same time, this book informs parents and educators on the latest topics in children’s privacy, as well as, how to open up a dialogue with your child about these subjects. It gives adults the tools they need to navigate issues and teach young children about safer and healthier engagement with this the new digital world.