Before we dive into today’s activity, let’s clear up the biggest question you might have:
“Nadja, what are Emotional Firewalls?”
Imagine your IQ—your smarts and thinking skills—is like the elevator that takes you up in life. But your EQ—your emotional intelligence—is what determines how high you can really go. It’s your life’s trajectory.
EQ is all about how we handle life’s ups and downs and how we bounce back when things get tough.
In today’s digital world, many of these challenges come from online interactions, especially social media.
Teens are still developing their emotional intelligence. Unfortunately, scammers and cybercriminals know this, and they use it against them. They prey on their emotions like a hunter tracking its target.
That’s where Emotional Firewalls come in. These firewalls use your emotions as a protective shield, guarding against the online predators who exploit emotions to manipulate, scam, or harm.
Today’s Challenge:
I’ve prepared six reflection prompts for you to explore together as a family. These questions will help you uncover how emotional firewalls can best protect your family from social media dangers.
Take your time with these prompts. Don’t rush to find the “right” answer. Make it a fun and creative family activity—one that gets everyone involved and thinking!
I’m excited for you to dive into this challenge, and I can’t wait to see how you grow throughout these 30 days.
See you tomorrow for Day 2 of the Emotional Firewalls Challenge!