As families gather this season, let’s think of digital safety the same way we think of locking the front door or helping with groceries—it’s another everyday way of caring for the people who raised us, supported us, or shaped our lives.

How many different passwords do you use daily? Passwords used to be used only on briefcases used for storing documents, safes used for money, and even on the notebooks where young girls kept their diaries. With the proliferation of electronic devices, passwords have become ubiquitous in our lives.

Have you ever stopped to think about how much of your life lives online? From banking and schoolwork to photos, shopping, and friendships — the internet connects us in ways that were once unimaginable. But that same connection also makes us vulnerable. One weak password, one careless click, or one outdated app can open the door to a world of digital trouble.

One of the factors that turn states and nations against one another is the textbooks taught in schools. History textbooks in schools are filled with teachings and information that portray one's own nation as the hero and others as the enemy. This is one of the reasons why hatred and hostility between societies and nations persist for generations.