Family Safety Articles
Did you know that more than 20% of students ages 12 to 18 experience some form of cyberbullying? Bullying is a complex problem that can lead students to feel self-conscious, unconfident, and even depressed. So how can you protect your teen from bullies? With this guide, we look at a few cyberbully facts you might not know.…
The internet has opened up possibilities in good and bad ways. It’s now possible to meet other people online and start up internet relationships, but this isn’t always a good thing. Sexting has become common, whether with people you know offline or not. As a parent you need to be aware of this. Sexting involves…
You hear that cyberbullying is a problem and it’s something you worry about. With social media and technology, cyberbullying has become the go-to method of bullying and making teen lives a misery. Just how bad can cyberbullying get? How does it happen? What can teens feel? To get a full understanding of this type of…
Gang stalking is a form of bullying and harassment that many parents may not be familiar with. As the name suggests, it involves a group of individuals targeting a single victim. They not only stalk and harass their victim, but seek to intimidate them and make them feel emotional and mental distress at all…
Cyberbullying can happen any time, and it can come seemingly out of nowhere. It can happen to adults, teens, and even young children. Knowing how to protect your kids from those who seek to harass and harm them online can give you peace of mind. Here are 5 things that parents can do to…
Even if the online world seems very appealing, the reality is that children will usually tend to find some unwanted and downright demanding situations for them most of the time. You have to realize that spending more time with your children and figuring out what they do online can really come in handy in keeping…
The mobile phone became more than just a mean to communicate with other people. Now, due to technology, anyone can use it just the way they use their computer. This means that the smartphone allows accessing the Internet and reveals any kind of content searched by the user. Although some parents may see tracking their…
With kids today having access to so many forms of technology, including mobile devices, laptops, and tablets, cyberbullying has become a major concern for parents. Teens are in almost constant connection with their peers through these devices, and with social media use on the rise, it’s become an unfortunate avenue for harassment to occur. According…
While the Internet has become a vital part of our daily lives, every parent knows that it does not come without risks and challenges. One of the biggest risks that children face on the web is cyberbullying. Many kids and teens will not share with their parents if they’re being harassed or bullied online, so…
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