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Internet Safety: Tips for Safe Teen Blogging(0)
We all know a teenager or two who blogs and maybe even vlogs (video blogging) because online journals are great ways for teens and kids to engage in self-expression. There are many positive benefits of blogging which include identity building, improved writing and communication skills, and more. Over half of all blogs on the Internet [...]
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Video Games: Online Game Safety Tips
Online games are wildly popular, deeply immersive, and a whole lot of fun. Players are encouraged to abandon their realities and explore a virtual world on their own, or among a group of online friends. Parents, however, need to be alert. Online games launch children into a world with hundreds, maybe thousands, of other real [...]
Sexting: Consequences Are Dangerous for Convicted Sexters
Beyond the inevitable embarrassment and humiliation that goes along with sexting, children and teens convicted of texting, sharing, or possessing a nude or sexually explicit photograph of a child are actually held responsible for “transmission and receipt of child pornography,” two very serious offenses. In most cases, the photos are sent and received while two [...]
Privacy: Dangers of Oversharing Online
Oversharing is when a person divulges excessive personal information in a public forum. The biggest concern is when an individual overshares information that could make him or her a target for cyber-stalkers and/or cyberbullies. Children and teenagers are particularly susceptible to this, as their networks are large, and they frequently post details. Despite an understanding [...]
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