How the selfie culture can damage teens

Taking selfies and sharing them online for approval is becoming increasingly common among teens. This has the potential to damage their self-confidence and raise their vulnerability to cyberbullying. Read full article
June 11th, 2014 08:15 am

The Hideous Nature of Online Blackmail

Pedophiles and other predators exploit the gullibility of teens to coax them into sharing explicit thoughts, photos or videos, and then blackmail them with it, leaving the victims distraught. Read full article
June 05th, 2014 13:45 pm

Online Chat Rooms Can Help Depressed Teens

Unable to cope with depression, some teens end up committing suicide to bring the pain to an end. Online depression and suicide chat rooms are effective in curbing this issue. Read full article
May 29th, 2014 12:36 pm

Learn the ABCs of internet usage for your kids' sake

Teens handle technology better than their parents. Parents should make an effort to understand tech talk. It would also help them monitor their kids’ online activities in a less offending way. Read full article
May 28th, 2014 08:34 am

Pulling the plug on technology for some peace of mind

One cannot get his/her hands off technology nowadays, it is always a good idea for parents to encourage their teens to unplug from it for a while. It would greatly benefit their bodies and minds. Read full article
May 21st, 2014 13:09 pm

Stranger danger: Beware the online predators

The social media is scourged by stalkers and predators always on the lookout for their next target. Parents should know how to use social media to protect their children from sex offenders. Read full article
May 20th, 2014 12:15 pm

Australian parents worry as kids spend too much time online

Australian kids are one of the highest internet users in the world and their increased presence online is worrying the parents, who believe that the online world is dangerous for innocent kids. Read full article
May 16th, 2014 08:45 am

Do the Chores, or Lose Digital Privileges

Using digital privileges and gadgets as a blackmail tool, parents can get their kids to do chores at home. The technique may not be an appropriate one, but its benefits make its usage justified. Read full article
May 14th, 2014 13:37 pm

Should state laws in USA regulate the age to use social media?

Like every vice is controlled and regulated by the government, American states should also make laws for social media to control cyber bullying and harassment. Read full article
May 13th, 2014 12:27 pm

How to childproof your teen's gaming console

Nearly all popular gaming consoles come with pre-loaded parental controls. Parents should know how to access and use these controls to shield their kids from inappropriate content. Read full article
May 07th, 2014 12:12 pm