What is really happening in the digital world our children are growing up in?

In this powerful conversation on Dallas the Podcast, Dallas Fears sits down with Officer David Gomez, a longtime law enforcement officer, School Resource Officer, and nationally recognized advocate for online safety.

Officer Gomez shares what parents need to understand about smartphones, social media, online predators, sextortion, cyberbullying, gaming platforms, artificial intelligence, and the hidden risks children can encounter through apps many families use every day.

From Snapchat, Roblox, and Discord to AI and deepfakes, the digital world is changing quickly. But this conversation isn't about parenting through fear.

It's about parenting with awareness, wisdom, communication, and hope.

Dallas and Officer Gomez discuss when children should receive smartphones, how predators can build relationships online, warning signs parents should recognize, setting healthy boundaries around technology, and what to do when a child comes to you after making a mistake online.

They also explore something even bigger: identity.

When children begin measuring their worth through likes, followers, streaks, sports, popularity, or the approval of people online, parents have an opportunity to continually remind them that their value comes from something far greater than a screen.

And in this special edition of the conversation, stay with us for a Rapid Fire with Officer Gomez, where Dallas puts him on the spot with questions every parent will want to hear him answer.

Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, this episode is for parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, caregivers, and anyone invested in protecting the next generation. The topics closely mirror the concerns families are navigating right now as AI, social platforms and online communication continue to evolve.

If this episode helps you, share it with another parent. One conversation could help a family recognize something they otherwise might have missed.

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