How Parenting Styles Shape Internet Maturity in Teens
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Noon-1 p.m. Eastern
This webinar, the second in the Cyber Leadership Series presented by the Center for Women in Cyber, will explore how different parenting styles (authoritarian, permissive, authoritarian, uninvolved and helicopter) deeply influence a teenager’s digital behavior, including their ability to manage screen time, evaluate online content, handle peer pressure, and make ethical choices online. We’ll define and assess the concept of “Internet Maturity” and examine how parental tone, structure, and digital engagement shape a teen’s capacity to thrive online. Attendees will leave with insights and tools to guide parents, educators, and institutions toward raising critically aware and cyber-resilient youth.
Dr. Jha, a noted cyberpsychology research and digital parenting expert, will also introduce an assessment tool that will help participants understand how parents’ digital use affects the child’s digital use.
The 60-minute webinar concludes with a moderated live question-and-answer period.
Capitol Technology University offers the webinar as a complimentary informational service. This webinar offers a Certificate of Attendance.
About the Presenters
Dr. Geetanjali Jha
Dr. Geetanjali Jha is a Digital Parenting Expert and Cyberpsychology Researcher based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. As Head of Digital Parenting and Cyberpsychology Research at iMature EdTech since 2021, she has pioneered innovative work in digital citizenship and internet maturity education.
Dr. Jha's notable achievements include creating a pioneering training program for parents, called “Digital Parent Transformation Program” and co-developing the “Digital Citizenship and Internet Maturity Club” curriculum for schools, reflecting her commitment to helping families navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively.
Her published works include books like "Digital Parent Transformation" (2024) and "Digital Citizenship and Internet Maturity Stories for Children" (2023). She regularly shares valuable insights through her monthly e-newsletter "Psyche & Cyber," where she addresses emerging topics in digital parenting, cyberpsychology and digital wellbeing.
Jha holds a master’s in psychology and counselling and is a Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine.
She is a lifetime member of the Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA), and Counsellor Council of India (CCI), in addition to holding a membership with the American Psychological Association. (APA)