Know and No are the Best Protectors for Kids Online
busto pages. There are horrific Facebook groups such as posting inappropriate pictures, comments is a problem even with kids that are over the required age of 13. Saying No to your young child or preteen going on Facebook is responsible parenting. However, there are two groups of parents, those that do not want their children on Facebook under the age of 13 and those that don’t think it’s a big deal even knowing the risks. The bottom line is that all parents need to be aware of the risks and know what their kids are doing online by monitoring what their children are doing online. Kids...
Read MoreAre you aware of dangerous websites that kids are exposed to online?
I’ve been amazed when I ask parents if they know about ChatHopper or other video chat sites? By far the majority do not. I go on to explain that ChatHopper (there are many other sites like this) is a chatroom that connects people with random strangers via webcam. What’s at the other end of the webcam most often is more than inappropriate for children, it’s usually downright disgusting and disturbing. Chatrooms are also a place where predators hang out. So why are parents so unaware of this type of site that their child may be exposed to? Do they just not care? Are they just too busy? Are they...
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