Be Careful What You Post
We had a FANTASTIC Spirit Week, thanks to our Jogues House leaders!
My favorite part was watching them work together, solve problems (because assembling chairs is difficult), and put their hearts into making Homecoming special for their peers. From planning the pep rally to giving the PAC their “Jogues Golden Eagle” touch, their excitement showed in every detail.
That same care for one another should carry into how we capture and share our memories of Homecoming, as well as those of every other day. There was certainly a sea of cell phones capturing all the beautiful moments that went hand in hand with an event like Homecoming. Those same phones, unfortunately, can also capture embarrassing moments that someone would rather forget.
Please take a few minutes to talk with your kids about what they post online. Respecting someone’s privacy means asking before sharing and honoring their answer. Encourage your kids to be people who look out for others. If a photo or video could embarrass someone or make them uncomfortable, don’t post it.
Let’s make sure the kindness and community we celebrated last week show up online, too. And yes, there’s a good chance your kids captured ME on the dance floor at HOCO. Consider that their first opportunity to practice asking, “Does this really need to be posted?” Some memories are best left on the dance floor.