A Sweet, Little Girl is the Victim of Cyberbullying
A little girl, only five years old who has a rare, genetic and ultimately fatal disease has become the target of cyberbullies. (Watch Video) What has happened to civilized behavior in this country? Where are the parents of these cyberbullies? Are they paying any attention to what their kids are doing and how they’re behaving online? The first responsibility to prevent cyberbullying lies with parents, not schools, not Facebook, not the government – Parents! Facebook can’t do it. They have no recourse because this little girl has a fan page and therefore is considered a public figure. She is...
Read MoreHide and Seek, the Game Kids are Playing with Their Parents Online!
A new study has rocked the Internet safety world. Very sadly, many parents are absolutely clueless about what their kids are doing online. Some parents find technology so difficult to understand that they simply throw up their hands and do nothing. Some parents live in complete denial and don’t believe their kids can get into trouble on the internet. Some parents trust their child to behave appropriately online and to stay away from “bad” content. Kids Are Hiding What They Do Online From Their Parents How many parents have walked into a room where their child is on the computer to see windows suddenly...
Read MoreFacebook Wants Your Children, But What Are The Risks?
The buzz around Facebook a couple of months ago was about its pending IPO. Then the buzz changed to disappointment when the IPO didn’t meet expectations. Today, the buzz about Facebook is its desire to allow all children access to Facebook despite privacy concerns. To make this happen, Facebook is apparently looking into different safety options for younger users. Unfortunately, in the wake of its disappointing IPO results, this seems an obvious ploy to garner an added revenue stream, namely your children. Facebook has been spending lobbying dollars in Washington, D.C., to change the C.O.P.P.A (Child Online...
Read More7 Tips for Making Sure Your Kids Are Behaving Safely and Appropriately Online This Summer
Summer Vacation-Online Safety and Behavior 7 Tips: With school ending and summer vacation approaching quickly, children are likely to have more idle time on their hands to explore the internet. As wonderful as the internet can be, there are also dangers that parents and kids need to be aware of. Take time to talk to your children about online safety and online behavior before summer begins. 1. Have your kids read and sign the Internet Safety and Behavior Guide. 2. Educate yourself about the online risks and internet misuse. • sexting • online predators • cyberbullying •...
Read MoreParenting Online – Our Plugged-In Generation
Parents would never bring their children into the heart of a major city and leave them unattended, yet every time a child sits down at the computer they enter a virtual, unregulated, borderless world where they can engage with anyone around the world. Are parents paying attention to what their children are doing online? According to a recent study, parents do want to know what’s happening in their child’s Facebook world. Some parents friend their child, but 60 percent of parents are secretly monitoring their children’s Facebook accounts. Parents should be monitoring Facebook but not...
Read MoreReaching a Healthy Balanced Life in Our Computer-Driven World
Reaching a Healthy Balanced Life that Includes Computers/Smartphones Do you ever worry that your child is on the computer when they should be outside shooting hoops, or they prefer to go on Facebook instead of doing a family activity? You’d like to have a conversation on the way to school, but your child is texting incessantly? Kids need a healthy balanced life consisting of time with family, getting an education, spending time with friends, playing sports/ exercising, getting adequate sleep and then using devices for entertainment. Unfortunately, because of unlimited access to computers, cell phones and...
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