Infographic: Teen social networking trends and need for parental check

Social media has become a place for teens to hangout. Unfortunately, predators are on prowl to hunt vulnerable kids online. Therefore, parents should monitor their kids on social media networks Read full article
March 27th, 2014 06:56 am

Cyberbullying by proxy: The hidden monster in the closet

Cyberbullying by proxy is an even more serious issue than simple cyberbullying, where the bully pretends to be the victim and harasses others online to bring harm to the victim. Read full article
March 26th, 2014 09:43 am

Are you proud Charlie Sheen and Barney Stinson are your teens' heroes?

Comedy sitcoms are often heavy on sexist innuendos, thus perpetuating gender discrimination. Parents need to protect their young ones from the influence and effects of such shows Read full article
March 24th, 2014 08:32 am

Teens and online safety: The social media talk that cannot wait

Acting irresponsibly and revealing too much information on social media can have dire implications for teens. Therefore, parents should teach their kids to develop safe Internet habits Read full article
March 21st, 2014 08:36 am

Teens and cyber blackmailing: A dangerous predator on the prowl

While less prominent than cyberbullying, cases of cyber blackmailing have proven to be just as destructive as the former. Parents need to recognize the threat and shield their kids from it Read full article
March 20th, 2014 08:49 am

Cyberbullying: Should parents be held criminally liable for the crime?

Cyberbullying is proving to be a dangerous and evasive crime. The question is, should parents be held criminally liable for the crime carried out by their kids? Read full article
March 19th, 2014 09:52 am

Cyberbullying: New sites and apps add complexity to the problem

As parents continue to supervise their kids’ usage of renowned social sites and apps, the latter switch to new platforms, making themselves susceptible to cyberbullying. Read full article
March 17th, 2014 06:50 am

Teach your child to be a responsible user of social media

Kids spend a lot of their time socializing through social media. Being a parent, it’s your job to educate them on responsible online behavior and its importance. Read full article
March 14th, 2014 11:36 am

Teenagers stepping up legal battle against cyber-bullying

Cyber-bullying has claimed many lives and in most cases the perpetrators walk free. Since bullying ceases to lose steam, teenagers are pushing for anti-bullying bill at state level Read full article
March 14th, 2014 11:13 am

Teen sexting: Do parents have any control over it?

It is crucial for parents to know about the consequences before handing their teen a cell phone. Parents should learn how to use their power when it comes to teen sexting. Read full article
March 10th, 2014 03:48 am