The First Ten Focus Group Feedback for Are Your Kids Naked Online?: How to Protect Your Tech-Savvy Kids from Online Self-Destruction
Because Are Your Kids Naked Online? was Book of the Day, some of our most trusted members have carefully looked over the cover, the description, and other aspects of this book as a part of purchase-intent focus group. We then asked each participant in the focus group if they planned to buy and read the book, and why they planned to buy and read the book or not. Their answer to that question and reasons are displayed below. We call this awesome feature The First Ten Focus Group.
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Alice Heritage
Although the subject of this book is crucial for me as a parent, I wouldn't have sampled it without the programme because I felt I have my kids' technology usage under control. Having read the first ten pages, I think it is crucial that I should buy it as they made me aware that just because nothing has gone wrong for my kids yet, the risks are there. The book seems professionally edited as I didn't notice any errors. I liked the authors' use of statistics, for example, their note that pornography searches increase after school hours. These statistics were all referenced and the general quality of the book suggests that the authors are citing sound research there. While I understood that the use of the word "naked" in the title was mainly figurative, it did get my attention as the authors say because I was thinking of different definitions. I loved the comprehensive range they provide. Nothing particularly needs to be improved - the OBC review helped me with my decision as it confirmed the excellent quality of the book.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 4:56 am by Alice Heritage.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Vickie Noel
I love this book; the title and cover art are apt. I'm not a parent, but I'd have considered checking it out outside the program, if not for any other reason, for the fact that I'm someone's child too, a grown one. I will also have children someday; thus, this book will surely be useful, every angle considered. Sampling a few pages further proved my point. I love how sympathetic the authors sounded, especially when relating some of the conversations and questions posed to them by their business clients from all works of life. Yes, the truth is that, no matter how much of a giant one is in the business world, one thing has the capability to bring you crashing down: inappropriate reputation of one's children. Little wonder then, that those parents were apprehensive and seeking advice. I applaud the authors for thoughtfully digging deep to create this book. I enjoyed the part where they related life growing up in the 70's and how their children probably imagined that they "lived in a cave, sat around, and picked...teeth with dinosaur bones! " It was also amusing to read the analysis of how they lived without cellphones, as well as interesting to see that the internet back then was reserved for those in the education, government and military sectors. There's absolutely nothing I didn't like from my sampling so far, and I sincerely doubt I'd find anything to complain about while reading the rest of the book. No grammatical errors whatsoever. I'm actually jealous of the OBC reviewer who read this book for a fee (double satisfaction) because I'm dying to read it myself, even though I'm not the greatest searcher for nonfiction material.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 4:46 am by Vickie Noel.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Ekta Kumari
I would have sampled the book for its useful content. I must say I loved sampling this one. The information presented is highly relatable to present scenarios, and the conversational writing style makes it engaging and entertaining to read too. I like that the authors are capable of not only providing helpful content but also write from the perspective of being a parent. I love their explanation on how being 'naked' can mean different things in the online space. I would recommend this book to every parent who is worried about their children's online activities or even to those who are willing to know more about protecting themselves in the online world. There were no error in the portion I read, and the book seems excellently edited. I'll read the rest of this book as I enjoyed reading the sample. Those considering the read should check out its official review.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 4:36 am by Ekta Kumari.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Fu Zaila
The book cover and blurb go hand-in-hand and would appeal to the right audience. The reviews were also positive and I found the sample to be well-written and professionally edited. I liked how the authors take the pain to explain their intentions behind writing the book and explaining the various meanings behind the title "naked". I really resonated with it meaning powerless the way the authors describes it. It was also interesting to learn how the author Lisa Good herself acknowledges her folly of drag racing, while she was an ideal student in her teens. The various accounts they heard from parents of children falling into the trap of technology and having photos leaked online, where, like the author says, heartbreaking. l liked this straightforward approach and it reveals that the authors have a strategy they think would be effective to parents. There wasn't anything to dislike, but I won't be reading the bok further as it is irrelevant to me.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 4:21 am by Fu Zaila.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Gravy
This is not something I would read. For that reason, I would not have sampled it, nor did the sample change my mind.
I didn't notice any outright errors, but this sentence gave me a good laugh: "The majority of kids today are young and immature." Granted, not an error, but it is an unnecessary sentence. At the very least, it could be written in a way that the reader can take seriously (it was far too absurd for me). If, for whatever reason, my meaning behind pointing this sentence out is ambiguous, the sentence is completely redundant. I mean, the three key words there are literally synonyms of each other.
I also have to note that this fell (almost immediately) into the repetitive style of most self-help type books. I suppose this isn't a problem for fans of the genre, but it's one of the major issues I, personally, have with the entire genre.
On the plus side, the cover makes it clear what to expect from this, and the content is clear and easy to understand (at least what was included in the sample).
There was a review for this book, but my opinion would be the same, regardless. I won't be reading this due to it's genre and the self-help flavor of its writing.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 2:55 am by Gravy.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Annelore Trujillo
I would not have sampled this book based on the genre, blurb, OBC review, cover and title. I don’t read non-fiction, and I don’t have kids. After reading the first ten pages, I won’t be finishing this book. I did like the different definitions of naked that were used and some of the synonyms such as defenseless. This is a good intro to talk about how “naked” isn’t just about sending nudes online. However, due to the information provided, the book is rather dry. It did seem to be professionally edited.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 2:37 am by Annelore Trujillo.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Lorraine De Vos
I would have chosen to sample this book based on the subject matter; online safety is a matter of great concern to me. After reading the first ten pages I am happily adding this book to my reading list. The authors appear knowledgeable and the advise and information provided looks to be accurate and very valuable. I like that they break down some of the lingo for people who may not already know (I think especially aimed at the older generation) and then they go on to give examples of bad things that could happen (and have happened to other people) if children remain unsupervised and unprotected online. In my opinion, this book is a vital piece of literature that requires worldwide distribution to educate the masses. The book does appear to be professionally edited, as I did not notice any errors. The official OnlineBookClub review was very well written and confirmed my desire to add this book to my reading list.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 12:27 am by Lorraine De Vos.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Jsovermyer
The cover is colorful and interesting. The title is eye-catching and immediately made me want to take a closer look. Are Your Kids Naked Online is filled with practical information to keep your children and yourself safe in today's technological world. This book would be helpful to anyone who uses a mobile device or the internet. The part I found most interesting was that high cellphone usage affects the brain similar to drug addiction or excessive alcohol consumption. The dopamine spike is the same. The official review rated this book highly. I didn't find any spelling or grammatical errors and believe it has been professionally edited. I found this information very interesting and want to find out more about keeping my family and myself safer while using the internet. I plan to finish this book.
First Ten review added on August 2, 2019, at 12:07 am by Jsovermyer.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Nisha Ward
So, I would have walked past this book if I saw it in a store because I'm all too aware of the dangers of the internet. I still would, but now I would also recommend it to parents who may not know as much as I do. It's well written, well edited and the style is friendly enough that I got a horrified chuckle when they related their kids' questions about technology in the authors' youth. This is a no for me but a yes if you need to learn about protecting your kids online.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 11:42 pm by Nisha Ward.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
va2016
The title and the cover are indicative of the theme of the book. There are 6 Amazon customer reviews. The Amazon summary is pretty descriptive. As I am not interested in cyber-security books, I would have skipped sampling this book if not for the First Ten program. As I sampled through the book, I found the narration describing the several ways in which the word "naked" can be construed, and the author describing the reasons on why they wrote this book. As I am not interested in cyber-security books, I am not going to read this book in full. I found the sample professionally edited. There were no grammatical or mechanical errors. I didn't like anything specifically about the book, nor do I have any suggestions for improvement. Although I found one OBC review of the book, my decision to not to read the book in full is based on my own sampling.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 11:07 pm by va2016.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
srividyag1
The cover page is crystal clear about the contents of the book. The OBC review was extremely positive. In the sample, we see the definition of "naked". The authors also explain that they're experts in the IT field and hence they've encountered many queries regarding IT security of children. The authors go on to explain that the times have changed drastically and that today's children are more vulnerable than we were. They need not exert any self control during a fight; the media is right there for them to publicize their disagreement. The book seems professionally edited. Since I'm not a big fan of non-fiction, I'm not going to read this book.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 10:14 pm by srividyag1.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Aubrey Lewis
The overall appearance of the book is okay to the eyes, not too boring and not too flashy. When I finished sampling the first ten pages, I already learned a lot about the statistics of teens and even children under the age of ten regarding how they use the internet. Since technology is advanced these days, the internet has become a common phenomenon, bringing with it some pros, but also some cons like cyber bullying and pornography. This book seems professionally edited so far and I think this will be a helpful read for all those worried parents out there, but since I am not a parent myself and am still a student, I will not be buying this book.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 10:00 pm by Aubrey Lewis.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
briellejee
Based on the cover and title, I think I wouldn't have sampled the book. I'm not a parent yet so I don't see the need to have this book. Although, both aspects are certainly attention-grabbing. As for the first few pages, I think the authors had done a marvelous job. In the introduction, they defined "Naked" in their title, to clear some literal misunderstanding and to make the readers understand the concept. Chapter one is a good memory down the lane as the author tries to connect to the readers, especially parents who were born before all of these tech, by recounting there childhood or teenage years. Also, I liked that they included the reactions of their children when telling these stories because the responses are amusing, and something that reader parents can relate to. Another good factor was the statistics on why parents should monitpr their child's internet usage. This section helps make it credible enough and "scares" the reader parent to take action about it and read the book to it's entirety. However, as I've said before, I am not a parent yet but this will come in handy sometimes. With that said, I will not be buying the book. I will recommend it to my sister who has a toddler because this is surely helpful. I found no noticeable errors and the official OBC review was persuasive enough to tell me to sample it.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 6:58 pm by briellejee.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Sarah_Khan
At first glance, I would not have picked up this book because I do not have kids. The title definitely grabs your attention and the cover is nice and colorful. The first ten pages seem to be well-edited. I liked that the title was explained and even the word naked was given multiple meanings. The tone of the writing is nice and familiar. Overall, I think this is a very important book for parents of today. But, personally, I do not have kids so I will pass on reading the rest. I did not read any OBC review.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 6:10 pm by Sarah_Khan.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Emy Katherine
I rarely read non-fiction books, so I would not have chosen to read the book based on the genre. Unfortunately, reading both the sample and the OBC review did not change my mind. Through their book, "Are Your Kids Naked Online? How to Protect Your Tech-Savvy Kids from Online Self-Destruction," Chris Good and Lisa Good give useful advice to parents about how to protect their kids on the Internet. They explain how important it is to teach children to use the Internet safely by talking to them about the risks they may encounter online. I appreciated the writing style; it was conversational and humorous, which made the sample pleasant to read. Also, I noticed the book received many positive reviews on Amazon; those interested in self-help books will surely enjoy this one. The book seemed to be professionally edited; I did not find any typos or grammatical errors.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 6:04 pm by Emy Katherine.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
desantismt_17
This book’s title and description caught my interest. It looked like more than the average “the internet is dangerous and here’s why” diatribe, which is something I’ve seen too often. Before sampling, I was interested in reading. After sampling, I still am. The book appears professionally edited. I noticed no errors. This book does feel timely. Sure, the internet can have its dangers, but there’s more to that than “the internet is dangerous, k?” It’s not just kids who need educating. Parents do, too. I found the points made in the “why of the book” interesting, and chapter one pulled me back to childhood. I was born after the 70’s, but I still remember life before cellphones and before the internet being a daily part of life. I’m curious to see what further points are made and have no improvements to suggest at this time. I didn’t see an OnlineBookClub.org review, but regardless, I’ll try this.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 4:31 pm by desantismt_17.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Delaney35
This isn't a book I would normally read because I do not fit the target audience; I also wasn't convinced by the reviews I read. The book gives insight for parents on how to protect their children from the online world. Most children are on the internet in some capacity, though many don't think about how their usage could impact their future. This book had a list of internet terms that parents should know. It seems like a generally helpful book. The information was laid out in a simple way, a mix of paragraphs and bullet points. It also had a conversational tone. I also believe it was professionally edited; I didn't notice any issues. I will not be finishing this book because I do not fit the audience and the information isn't relevant to me.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 12:58 pm by Delaney35.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Hiruni Bhagya 81
When I started reading the OBC review, assuming this book to be useful only to parents, initially I didn't want to read it. But, gradually I realized its importance to other readers as well. Just because I'm not a teenager anymore doesn't mean I know everything about dangers lurking on the internet. So, I'll be reading this book. What I liked most about it was the use of humour to make serious topics less heavy. I also liked the inclusion of statistics in this book. Without them, readers tend to ignore the importance of the contents. I don't have anything to suggest regarding further improvements required. But, there was one instance in 46% of the sample where the use of 'our' would be more meaningful rather than 'we as' in the sentence "However, that advancement has brought along dangers which we as parents never had to deal with...". Since it's neither a typo nor grammar mistake, I can say this book is professionally edited.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 9:31 am by Hiruni Bhagya 81.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Yoli García
I would not have sampled this book without this program because the cover looks like a textbook. The OBC review did not convince me to read it. My kids are not on social media or on the dark web, so I am not interested at the moment. I think a professional edited the book. I liked that the authors are professionals related to computers. I thought that the mention of teenagers sending inappropriate pictures of themselves to friends online is relevant to the present day. My uncle caught his daughter doing that one time, and he was furious because it is dangerous. I think this book will help parents whose kids are already using the Internet and have social media accounts. I will not read the book because my kids are not online.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 8:28 am by Yoli García.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Mbrooks2518
I would not have read the sample if not for The First Ten. I don't have kids, so I don't need this book. I'm also just not interested, so I will not be buying this book. I did like the tone of the book. The authors obviously care and want to help parents make sure their kids are safe online.
I did find one editing error. It was on page 6 and said, "He's been suspended from school and the police have been called." There should be a comma before "and."
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 4:56 am by Mbrooks2518.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
MsTri
I knew that I wouldn't be reading this book as soon as I saw its cover and title. Reading the Amazon synopsis and OBC review (the only one I read) solidified my initial thoughts. My offspring and I are well over the age where I'd need such advice. With that being said, I was glad that the sample seemed to indicate that the book was professionally edited. I also really liked the "Basic Terms and Definitions You Should Know" section (I knew all of the ones included, by the way). Even though I won't finish reading this tome, I don't have any suggestions for changes because it seems to be written perfectly for what it is.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 12:13 am by MsTri.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
AA1495
Had I not sampled the book, I would not have read it. I usually read pure romance books. However, the title caught my attention. Further, the OBC review made the book seem informative and relevant. It made me curious about what the book said about the internet and social media. Having read the sample, I liked the formatting of the book, specially the spacing between paragraphs.The images used (at the end of every chapter and below every chapter title) also made the book more interesting. I liked how there were bullet points and citations, which made the book seem well researched. Further, the language used was informal and easy to understand. I did not find any major grammatical errors in the sample. However, the content of the book could not hold my attention. The book seems well written, but I do not usually read non fiction, and hence, I will not be buying the book today.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 12:05 am by AA1495.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
CrescentMoon
After reading the blurb, I wouldn't pick this book up because I'm not the target audience. I'm not a parent, and I don't have much social media presence so this doesn't really apply to me, but in today's society, I can definitely see that the book is helpful and offers great advice. After reading the first ten pages, I didn't really see any spelling or grammar errors. I loved the multiple explanations of the meaning of "naked" and how the authors use that to explain more about how social media and online assets can be used and abused. I loved the explanation for the title of the book because I completely agree that it's attention grabbing. I also like the tone of the book. I feel like I'm speaking to a friend and I can relate to what the authors are saying. This definitely is a great book for parents of teens today and I definitely think this is relevant today. However, it's not for me.
First Ten review added on August 1, 2019, at 12:04 am by CrescentMoon.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Sonya Nicolaidis
I don’t think I have seen a book recently that has caught my eye as much as this one has. This is because, like so many parents out there, am very concerned about what my teenager is up to online. This book is immediately attractive because of the alarming use of the words ‘naked’ and ‘self-destruction’ in the title and sub-title. Having read the excellent OBC review, I was sure this book would find a wide appeal because of the pertinent information that it contains, and also the methodical and enlightening approach to online security. The sample was well-written and clear; there were no errors and it flowed well. I really appreciated the list of commonly used online terms that was included. I appreciate how this book addressed the comparatively limited knowledge that adults have of all things cyber, and seeks to educate them so they can be aware of what’s going on. There is nothing I didn’t like about this book, and will be reading it as soon as I can. I have no suggestions for improvement; I just wish there were more books like this out there.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 11:46 pm by Sonya Nicolaidis.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Lisa A Rayburn
Had I not been a member of this program, it is unlikely that the author, blurb, cover, or customer reviews would have prompted me to pick up this book. The title might have prompted me to give it a quick look. The title quickly draws the eye simply by the wording it uses. My disinterest would not be a reflection of the possible content. It is just that my children are far past the ages to which this book refers. Reading the sample confirmed this for me. I feel that the content of the book is relevant and vital for today's parents, and I almost assuredly would have read it when my children were younger. At the moment, there are no children in my life that are of an age which would make this book relevant to me. I, therefore, made the decision not to continue to the end. The book seems professionally edited. I found no errors.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 11:27 pm by Lisa A Rayburn.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
CataclysmicKnight
I definitely thought this was an awkward title for the book, and that alone would've made me pass on it if it wasn't the book of the day. Well, that and the fact that I don't have any kids to worry about online.
I've got to admit, I love that the first thing the author does in the book is to explain why he used that title. It makes sense, and it definitely grabs a person's attention as he says, but I still found it off-putting. With that said, the fact that it's written by a parent who's also an IT specialist is great, and I couldn't agree more that kids need to be taught about the internet before they're let loose on a computer or smartphone. The examples included, both things kids have done and things parents have asked about (like remotely spying through their kid's webcam without them knowing it) are excellent. I also didn't see any errors at all!
However, without any kids to worry about on the internet, I don't see myself buying a copy of this book. It's terrific so far, though, and I'll definitely recommend it to anyone I know who has kids!
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 9:53 pm by CataclysmicKnight.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Tamorie Hargro
As the title of the book is purposely jarring, I'm sure I would have taken an extra look at the book to see what it was really about in another situation. I'm also impressed by the book's blurb, letting readers know about the authors' occupations and intentions to aide adults in informing their children about the dangers of careless internet use. While reading the sample, I most enjoyed the authors' humorous personalities, especially their insistence that being born in the '70s didn't warrant their living in prehistoric caves "[picking their] teeth with dinosaur bones". I was also appreciative of the authors' fierce breakdown of what they meant by "naked" in relation to all the dangers/challenges children can face while on the internet. I didn't come across any editing errors while reading. Although I liked the sample and appreciate the subject, I won't be buying this book today and reading it, as it doesn't currently pertain to my situation as a single, childless young woman. In the future, though, this book might be a great reference to me, and to many others.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 9:50 pm by Tamorie Hargro.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
LV2R
The book title caught my attention and the cover is good. I was not sure about reading the book since I do not have children. The Amazon Blurb listed several dangers that kids could be exposed to online and stated that the book had sections of “What You Can Do” and provided guidance to parents for their children’s online protection. The sample began with several different definitions of “naked,” which helped clarify what the title was referring to specifically. I best liked that this book wants to help parents teach and train children to make good decisions on their own about using the internet wisely and safely. This is a very needed resource for many. The book seems to be edited well, as I did not notice any errors. It also seems to be well organized. The OBC review mentioned that there are multiple layers of protection that parents can teach their children to use the Internet safely. I do not want to read this book because I do not have any children to teach the use of the Internet safely.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 9:37 pm by LV2R.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
evraealtana
I thought the first ten pages of this book were engaging and practical, with an approachable feel. It would be a wonderful resource for parents, particularly ones with children or teens. However, not being within that demographic, I don't have much use for it myself, and so would not have chosen to read it and likely will not continue to read it. Still, I would recommend it to those who might be able to use its content. The official OBC review mentioned practical, concrete steps discussed later in the book, which I appreciate greatly. I noted no errors; the text seemed polished and professional.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 8:32 pm by evraealtana.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
HRichards
I might have picked this book up as the content is applicable to my job. Having read the sample I will be continuing on with the book since it was very interesting. The sample deals with the author talking about how children are very at risk because they do not know the rules of online behavior and often do dangerous things not knowing better. The author addresses that adults need to educate children about online behavior. The writing is very good and I didn't notice any grammar errors. Those who have kids or who are educators might like this book. The information looked very relevant. If you have no connection to children it might be a bit boring. I have not read any other reviews of this book.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 8:32 pm by HRichards.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Verna Coy
Had I not sampled this book through the First Ten program, I would have picked it up because the cover and subject matter drew my attention right away. I don’t plan to buy and read the whole book today, but I will eventually because although I don’t have kids of my own, there are kids in my family who use technology daily. I worry about their safety online. Reading the first ten pages confirmed my first impressions of this book. It is interesting and covers important issues involving children’s use of the internet. This book seems professionally edited. I saw no errors in what I read. What I liked the most in what I read was the way the authors' purpose is not to take kids off of the internet, but rather to empower parents and kids with the information they need to surf the net safely. I know people with kids will love the informative qualities of this book. I did see the Official Online Book Club review of this book and found it to be enjoyable and informative.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 7:56 pm by Verna Coy.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Nuel Ukah
The cover page and title perfectly communicate details to the prospective reader. I'd buy and read the whole book to learn how to guide my kids against the downside of technology. I really like how the authors explained the 'why', and also exlained the term 'naked' according to the context it is being used.
The book seems to be professionally edited as I found no error. There was a profound OBC review that gave a good overview of the book.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 7:32 pm by Nuel Ukah.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
danielleamy
I think the ideas behind this book are great. Social media and being online has a huge impact on children and teens. If parents have a better idea of how it works and how to protect their children, then this is great. The title is slightly shocking, but it makes sense in the authors' reasoning. I have no need for this book, as I am quite aware of the online dangers and necessary precautions to take when it comes to an online presence. However, I would be glad to recommend this to parents or others that are less familiar with social media. There were no typos and the book looked well organised. I liked that it was written from the parents' perspectives, as it was clear the authors had experience with these issues. There was nothing that I disliked about the sample.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 7:27 pm by danielleamy.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Erin Dydek
The title alone caught my eye, but the cover is also appealing and made the book look interesting. I read the OnlineBookClub review and enjoyed finding out that this book is an informative resource that helps parents to teach their kids safe internet practices. I liked that the review mentioned the book has “What You Can Do” sections at the end of the chapters to give you conversation starters and tips. The first ten pages seemed well-edited and were easy to read and understand. I thought the authors were very creative to use “naked” in the title to grab attention and then explain why they did that in the intro to the book. They explain that naked also means exposed, vulnerable, defenseless, and open to attack. Then they explain how these definitions relate to various dangers faced by today’s youth. From cover, to review, to reading the book itself, I was fully convinced that this book was interesting, educational, and worth reading in full. Excellent job! I will be reading this book to help me prepare and teach my child how to be safe on the internet.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 6:36 pm by Erin Dydek.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
OliviaLouise
The title definitely grabbed my attention! It is very thought-provoking. Based on the sample, the Goods seem to offer pracrical advice and a reasonable approach to handling the influence of technology on kids and teens. I was especially interested in their take on cyber-bullying, which is my primary concern as an educator. They talked a little about this, and the “deadly consequences” (54%). Overall, the book is professionally edited and covers a very important and relevant topic that affects us all. I will definitely purchase and read the rest of this book!
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 6:18 pm by OliviaLouise.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Scerakor
From the cover, blurb, and review of this book, I wouldn’t have read it. My kids are not yet at an age where this is relevant to me and this isn't the type of thing that I would usually pay for to read. After reading the first ten pages I didn’t change my mind and therefore will not be buying and reading the rest of this book. I liked how this book, early on, described that "naked" in this context means more than "bare" and also means everything from defenseless to vulnerable. That being said, although this isn't for me, as my kids aren't yet where this will be useful, I will keep it in mind as they get more and more active on the internet. I didn’t see anything specific that I would have wanted to change within the sample that I read, but it did seem well written and edited. The official review did not affect my decision at all.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 6:05 pm by Scerakor.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Erin Painter Baker
Am I going to buy this book? No. It might be helpful to some people, but it is a "the sky is falling" book as far as I can tell, and yet one that is not current enough anymore to be really relevant. The blurb says that if your kid bullies another kid online, and that other kid commits suicide, your kid will be charged with manslaughter. While I vaguely remember something like that from a few years ago, a google search doesn't bring up anything more recent than 2017, and that was about in person bullying of a teenager by an adult. I just can't get behind a book that is using fear to sell itself. That, combined with the fact that it lists Google+ as a major social media site for kids, let's me know that a lot of the information in the book is already hopelessly outdated.
The OnlineBookClub reviewer definitely found this book useful, and I believe some parents really will. But not me.
I did not find any formatting, punctuation, or grammar errors. At the same time, sentences like this one from the Introduction, "The majority of kids today are young and immature.", does not instill any trust about the authors.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 4:57 pm by Erin Painter Baker.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
unamilagra
Before sampling this book, I may have been interested in it because while my kids are not quite at this age group yet, I do think this is an important thing to be educated about when the time comes. In reading the first ten pages, I really liked the way the authors took the time to explain why they were writing the book and what qualifications they had to do it. I also liked the exploration of the different meanings of naked and how each applies to our children in a digital age. I do plan to continue reading this book. I didn't notice any errors in the pages I read.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 4:46 pm by unamilagra.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Laura Ungureanu
The title repelled me, but the review taught me about the necessity of this book. Our generation didn't grow up with the technology our kids have, so we don't know how to protect them against the dangers of the web. This book is a must for every parent. I like that it explains the title and the many meanings of the word "naked". However, I don't have children, so I have no need to read this book. I can recommend it to my friends who have kids though. It is professionally edited.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 4:20 pm by Laura Ungureanu.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Kajori Sheryl Paul
'Are Your Kids Naked Online?" is a book written by Chris Good and Lisa Good. The title, blurb, and cover did a good job at convincing me to give this book a try.
The first ten pages leads me to believe that it is a non-fiction book. Chris and Lisa Good have outlined the various methods through which parents may guide the students and instruct them about the insanity of online presence. I did not find any error. I think that it is professionally edited. I like the detailed and well-researched nature of the book. I will give this book a skip as I am not in the mind-frame to read a book of this genre as of now.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 4:08 pm by Kajori Sheryl Paul.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
psychopathycathy
If I had not read the sample, I would not have read the book as I do not think this is my genre and is applicable to me. After reading the sample, I have not changed my mind for the same reason. As someone who is twenty right now, I feel like the book was speaking to an audience that was older than me. I also question some of the content in the book, like Instagram making it more difficult to create multiple accounts, as Instagram even has a feature that allows users to quickly switch between accounts without having to log out and in. I did not read an official review but that did not affect my decision. The sample was professionally edited.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 4:06 pm by psychopathycathy.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Washboard
The title is eye catching because of the use of the word "naked", as the author points out was intentional, and the cover compliments it with bright colors. The genre and official review made me suspect the book would not be for me, considering I don't have kids and that I am already a paranoid user of social media for myself. The sample I read confirmed this - illustrating that it is very deliberately targeted for parents to teach their children about internet safety (but not abstinence). I did not notice any errors in my reading, but found the writing style a bit distracting (almost like it was trying too hard to relate to the reader, which I do not fit the demographic for). I did like the use of examples and definitions of the potential hazards of incorrect internet use. I will not be continuing to read this one, as it is not applicable to me.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 3:58 pm by Washboard.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Cristina Chifane
I wouldn't have sampled this book without the first ten program, but I share the authors' concern about the kids' safety online. I think this is a book worth checking out considering the fact that the authors are Cyber Security and IT Professionals and parents of four teenagers. What is more, it has great editorial reviews and six 5-star customer reviews. I liked the authors' conversational style and realistic approach. They provide practical tips and solutions to protect children in the digital world. The glossary of acronyms the authors refer to is also quite interesting. I didn't notice any editing errors in the sample and the OBC reviewer mentions the exceptional editing too. I'd definitely like to read the whole book and learn more about potential dangers and possible means of protection.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 3:53 pm by Cristina Chifane.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
Chelsy Scherba
I really like the engaging writing style. The personal stories shared by the authors of parents who came to them with devastating problems regarding their kids’ futures, were great examples of why a book like this is necessary to teach parents and kids internet safety. The consequences of not monitoring your child’s activities can result in criminal charges, expulsion from school, and loss of scholarships and other privileges. I don’t have kids and consider myself safe online, but I’m still very interested in this subject. The more I know, the more I can be aware of what dangers there are for myself and others. The book is well-edited and the review was informative, so I plan to keep reading.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 3:14 pm by Chelsy Scherba.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
sarahmarlowe
Yes! All of my answers are yes! Yes, I like the cover. It is colorful and attractive, and I like that the title design is clear. Yes, I would have picked it up. This is a topic I am very interested in. Yes, it is well-edited. I found no errors. Yes, I will be reading the rest of this book. I am one of the lucky winners of the book giveaway. Yay! I am fascinated by the statistics just in the sample of the book. Pornography is becoming as big as drugs in addiction. I do presentations about human trafficking, and this book will be a fantastic resource for me and my team. We talk about how kids can be lured through social media. I will be quoting from it, and I will be recommending it. Oops. One no. No, I have not read an OBC review of this book.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 2:06 pm by sarahmarlowe.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
ritah
I like the colorful cover of this novel. Based on the genre, I wouldn't have sampled the book because I don't usually go for books in its genre. I read the official review and sampled the book. It appeared to be professionally edited as I did not spot any errors in the pages I read. I also like that the book aims to solve a real problem and that the authors shared some of the heartbreaking conversations/ concerns parents had about the predicaments their children had gotten themselves into. All that being said, I don't feel that the book is for me right now, which is why I won't be reading the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 1:17 pm by ritah.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
gen_g
I have not come across reviews of this book; it also seems professionally edited. I like that the authors starts off with a list of definitions of naked - such as "unprotected", "vulnerable" and "ignorant" (instead of merely the physical nakedness) - before jumping into the body of the book. It's also good that Lisa Good gave a small introduction into her life - drag racing when she was 16, before getting her car taken away and sold - it makes the book more relatable. I have no suggestions for improvement. However, I will not be purchasing the book, as I do not have children, i.e., I am not the target audience.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 12:36 pm by gen_g.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Juliana_Isabella
I wouldn't have chosen this book because I don't have children, but I did notice it had a positive review. I didn't find any grammatical mistakes in the first ten pages. I won't be finishing the book because I don't think I'm in the target demographic, but I did appreciate the authors' explanation of how children can be metaphorically naked (unprotected, vulnerable, ignorant, etc.) online without literal naked pictures being leaked.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 12:17 pm by Juliana_Isabella.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
lavellan
I probably would have not read Are Your Kids Naked Online? if it had not been a part of the First Ten program. While the Book of the Day review was positive, I'm not a part of the target audience. The book seemed like it was professionally edited, but I noticed an error while reading. In the following sentence, a period is not needed after the ellipsis: "(Oh, my, I just sounded like my father... .) I enjoyed the authors' analysis on the usage of "naked." It really expanded the discussion beyond nude pictures. I don't think that some of the options listed in the book are feasible for all age groups of children. Implementing a firewall or parental controls for teenagers probably wouldn't go over well. As a result of this and not having kids of my own, I will not buy the book today.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 12:05 pm by lavellan.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Heidi M Simone
If it wasn't for this program, I would not have sampled this read. I don't currently have children, so the premise wouldn't really relate to me. Therefore, the cover, title, blurb, and genre would not have piqued my interest. The positive OBC and customer ratings do not affect my opinion of the book. The book seems to be edited well as I did not see any glaring errors while reading the sample. I absolutely love the conversational tone the authors express while sharing the book's purpose. Being understanding and seemingly compassionate parents, I can see their way of communicating via text will reach out to many parents. Also, the authors have a logical way of thinking. For example, they relate to the technology when they were kids (very basic, not very much) to the present technology (cell phones, laptops, and all kinds of social media), and how drastically different they are. I found it disturbing the statistics included, but I'm glad the authors included these very real facts to demonstrate the necessity of teaching internet safety. Though this book seems to have a lot of good information and is presented in a respectful and caring way, I'm afraid the topic isn't relevant to me. Currently, I don't have children. If, in the future, I do have children, I would be glad to revisit this book. At the present time, though, I do not plan on buying and reading the book.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 11:01 am by Heidi M Simone.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Mai Tran
I would have checked out this book even without the program because cybersecurity is a very important matter to me. The authors share some of their conversations with concerned parents, along with some very pressing statistics, making it obvious why we need to address cybersecurity threats. The arguments are presented in a logical and straightforward manner, and book seems well-edited. I would love to continue reading this book and see what it has to say about children owning smartphones and other topics.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 10:55 am by Mai Tran.
Do you plan to read the whole book? Yes!
dorebri2020
The book immediately caught my attention, which the author does state was the intention. Outside of the risque title, the cover is colorful and eye-catching, and the reviews for this book were outstanding. Therefore, when I read it, I must say I wasn't disappointed. It was well-written and contained many bouts of humor that can lighten such a touchy subject. I really appreciate how the authors were able to combine statistics and fun effortlessly while also addressing multiple issues with the subject. The book was also very well-edited. Unfortunately, I am not a parent, and I generally don't have a need for a book on this topic, so I will pass.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 10:38 am by dorebri2020.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
cpru68
Letting a young child wander aimlessly around a crowded mall unattended would be, for most, an unheard of idea. We tell them not to talk to strangers, be aware of surroundings and other rules to keep them safe. But what about online? This book is written by parents for parents. The author’s help businesses with their technology, and after being in meetings and listening to people’s horror stories of bad behavior and tragic consequences from their children’s internet experience, they wrote this book. It is to educate parents about the pitfalls and dangers or online use from pornography, bullying and kid’s sending nude pictures and being exposed to everyone online.
I won’t be finishing this book as my children are grown adults. I appreciate the opportunity to have read the sample pages and will send it out on my social media and recommend it to friends and family. I think it should be a mandatory class while the child is not yet born! Technology is what our society functions on and so many aren’t educated about its dangers. This seems to be professionally edited as I found no errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar. I probably wouldn’t have found this one without the online book club, and I think the title is fantastic. I hope it helps our kids and parents.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 10:06 am by cpru68.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
gali
I wouldn't have sampled the book on my own, as I don't read non-fiction. I didn't change my mind after sampling the book. The book teaches how to navigate the net and protect the kids from its dangers. It is certainly important in today's world. While the title is catchy and the topic is important, it isn't a genre I read. I agree with the author that it is important to teach kids about the dangers of the net, and I always warn my kids about that. I like that the book offers real-life stories, research, and suggestions on what to do. The story about life before the cells resonated with me. I could certainly relate to it. I liked the friendly approach of the authors and the way they share the info with us. I didn't notice any glaring errors, always a plus. It does seem like an informative and educative book. However, there are many free articles on the topic, so I don't see a need to buy this specific book. I won't buy and read the book, as it isn't my genre. The official review didn't sway my decision either way
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 9:55 am by gali.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Tomah
I wouldn't have chosen to read the book based on its subject matter since I don't deal with kids and don't have much interest in the topic. The positive reviews (including the OBC review) might have convinced me to at least sample the book. Having read the first pages, I spotted no errors and enjoyed the casual, approachable language the authors used. In particular, I felt sympathetic towards the plight of parents whose children's lives were jeopardized by mistakes on the internet. I don't have any negative comment to make, but the topic still doesn't interest me, so I won't read the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 9:48 am by Tomah.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Theresa Moffitt
The title of this book definitely caught my attention. The images go well with the title and subject of the book. I think the target audience of this book would have picked it up based on the cover alone. I am not a parent, so I would not have picked this book up based on the title alone. I haven’t read a review of this book yet. The book explains the dangers children face when online. Although the title states “naked”, the authors explain that this is not only in the literal sense. Naked also is vulnerable, unprotected, defenseless, etc. children are very savvy at a young age with instagram, Facebook and texting, but they are still too young to understand the full ramifications of their actions. One explain provided by the author was of a young girl who sent naked pictures to her boyfriend and he showed the photos to the football team. The parents wanted to know if they could get the pictures back. I thought this was a very interesting and informative book for parents. I didn’t see any errors in the first ten pages, so I believe the book was professionally edited. I will not finish reading this book because I am not the target audience since I don’t have children. However, it seems like a great book for parents to read.
First Ten review added on July 31, 2019, at 9:43 am by Theresa Moffitt.
Do you plan to read the whole book? No
Total ~ 30%
Are Your Kids Naked Online? earned a score of 30%.
In other words, out of the top-level reviewers who read at least the first 10 pages of this book, 30% plan to read the whole book.
IMPORTANT: Any score over 10% is considered very good. And any score above 0% is acceptable.
Over a million books are published each year. Any given person could not even read .0001% of the books out there. This means readers have to be very selective. Even taking the time to look over reviews and blurbs, let alone read samples, is more time than most readers can afford for most books. The First Ten is a powerful focus group that addresses those issues. It creates a helpful tool for authors, publishers, and other readers.
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