Family Safety Articles
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…
Technology has meant that a number of activities and social events that used to take place solely in the real world have moved online. Online dating has grown considerably over recent years and it’s not just available for adults. There are now online dating apps for teens. It’s important to know where your teen is…
With so many teens having their own cell phones today, families are facing new challenges that previous generations have not had to deal with. Sexting is one of those issues, and it isn’t something that parents can simply ignore. The consequences of sexting for minors can go far beyond what many teens and their parents…
Social media sites and messaging apps have become a part of our daily lives, and that’s especially true for adolescents and teens. Messaging apps like KiK and Snapchat have exploded in popularity, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t come without risks. As these apps start appearing in news headlines, more and more parents are…
Sextortion is a term that not many people may have heard of, especially not linked to the Western world. It seems like something in a developing country, where the laws and social expectations are very different. However, it is a major issue as social media develops and grows. It’s important for parents to know all…
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