'Mean Girls' a bigger threat in cyber space than in real world

According to research, adolescent girls are more prone towards cyberbullying than traditional bullying. It’s important that parents realize the threat and take measures to control and prevent it. Read full article
June 05th, 2014 13:56 pm

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 13:51 pm

A misunderstood form of cyberbullying on the loose

Trolling is becoming somewhat of a norm on social media, posing a great threat to online safety of kids. However, there’s yet to be a consensus on it being a form of cyberbullying. Read full article
June 05th, 2014 13:51 pm

Teens involved in substance abuse can be cyberbullies or cyberbullied

Different studies have shown that smoking marijuana and consuming alcohol can be linked to cyberbullying among high school teenagers. Parents should take this into account. Read full article
June 04th, 2014 12:13 pm

Digitally pressurized teens -- high on drugs, low in confidence

Kids nowadays spend more time online and interact with many friends. Peer pressure from buddies can push kids towards drug/alcohol abuse and parents should keep a strict check on their activities. Read full article
June 02nd, 2014 12:46 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

Cyberbullying anchors at Australian shores

Cyberbullying has gained a foothold in Australia where an increasing number of kids are reporting victimization. Parents and community members have to fight this menace with all their strength. Read full article
May 29th, 2014 12:28 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 08:35 am

Mean girls and boys in Canada -- Online abuse and gender divide

Canadian survey suggests that boys are more engaged in malicious activities on the internet. Research reveals everything about the mean girls stereotype is true except the gender. Read full article
May 23rd, 2014 08:46 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