Note: Most of the following books and resources are for the adults–youth workers, parents, mentors–who care about how teens and young adults are using technology–safely and in balance.

Eyes Online, Eyes On Life is written to the teen or young adult but can be also used by the youth worker, parent, or mentor to understand and come alongside someone who is drawn to or trapped in an obsession or addiction to the Internet.

BOOKS

General Market:
Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens–Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly
by Nancy Willard

Online Teen Dangers–The Five Greatest Internet Dangers Teenagers Face and What You Can Do to Protect Them
by David Kent Jones

With a Christian faith slant:

Eyes Online, Eyes On Life–A Journey Out of Online Addictions
by Jan Kern

Do Fish Know They’re Wet?–Living in Your World Without Getting Hooked
by Tom Neven

Eyes Wide Open–Avoiding the Heartbreak of Emotional Promiscuity
by Brienne Murk

MySpace for Moms and Dads–A Guide to Understanding the Risks and the Rewards
by Connie Neal

Re-Create–Building a Culture in Your Home Stronger than the Culture Deceiving Your Kids
by Ron Luce

Restoring the Teenage Soul–Nurturing Sound Hearts and Minds in a Confused Culture
by Dr. Meg Meeker

LINKS

Jan’s Blog- Discussions about the topics and issues around Internet addiction, resources and ideas

Enough is Enough – Making the Internet Safer for Children and Their Families – Includes articles and tips and up-to-date, startling statistics.

Center for Internet Addiction Recovery - Dr. Young’s site with information, resources, and help for those who are addicted or who know someone who is

Help Your Teen- addressing teen Internet addiction, offers links to further resources and articles

Net Family News- “Kid-tech news for parents” offers a blog and a forum for parents

Web Aware- Information for parents and becoming “web aware”; safety tips by age; signs to watch for, etc. (great info for youth workers too!)

ARTICLES
Blindsided Kids – Summer, 2009 article about how pornography is now available in every home in America
Sexting: More Common Among Teens Than Many Think – Common, so not a big deal? That’s what some teens are saying.
Parent Alert–Teens and Porn - A May 2009 Reader’s Digest article: Porn has gone interactive–and your kids are at risk. From ‘sexting’ to video chats, how to fight back.
Internet Computer Addiction Among Teens – the trends
Dr. Phil’s show on Virtual Chaos - including links to other shows on related topics
Gaming Addictive Behavior Audit - Dr. Phil’s list to help determine if someone you know, you, or your child is at risk
Types of Computer Addiction – most addictive and computer-related activities
Teens Tune Out TV, Log On Instead - A July, 2008 MSNBC article explaining the trends with teens

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