Be Safe with Technology Lion

Before the meeting: 

1. Before the meeting inform adult partners that the den meeting will include a discussion about technology and digital devices that are used at home with their Cub Scout.  If they already have rules about the use of technology, ask if they would be willing to share with the rest of the den. 

During the meeting: 

1. Gather the Cub Scouts and adult partners and share with them that technology can make our life easier or be very entertaining, but we need to make sure that we discuss what the rules are about digital devices at home. 
2. Ask adult partners who are willing to share what their family rules are about technology with the group. 
3. After each adult partner has shared with the den have each Cub Scout discuss their family rules about digital devices. 
4. To help guide the conversations consider these questions: 
   • What time during the day or evening can a digital device be used?  Are there different times for different devices? 
   • What controls are in place to ensure that these times are being followed? 
   • What controls are in place to ensure that if a device is online and that everyone in the family is safe from strangers? 
   • Where are digital devices allowed?  
   • If the device is connected to the internet or cellular service, is it allowed behind closed doors? 
   • Are there rewards in place for following the rules and are their defined consequences for breaking the rules?