Cyber-teasing: Social media apps potentially a schoolyard for bullies

Social media apps like Askfm allow teens to post and comment anonymously. They have become breeding grounds for cyber-bullies triggered increase in teen suicide rate. Read full article
May 01st, 2014 09:28 am

Will stalking your teens keep them away from troubles?

Parents have the right to monitor the activities of their children. Recently, a teenager sued her parents for excessive stalking. Where should parents draw the line on their stalking activities? Read full article
April 30th, 2014 11:24 am

School Social workers not equipped to handle cyber-bullying cases

School social workers are not equipped with cyber-bullying, says survey. They identify cyber-bullying as a problem but are untrained to deal with such incidents that involve online abuse. Read full article
April 28th, 2014 10:03 am

The rich, the famous and the cyber-bullied

If you think that celebrities do not get cyber-bullied, you’re wrong. A large number of celebrities are targeted by cyber bullies via social networks for their looks or deeds. Read full article
April 25th, 2014 09:08 am

Too Much Texting Can Hurt Social Development of Teens

Texting has become extremely common among teens. This is an issue that needs to be confronted considering the many undesirable effects it can have on teens’ social development. Read full article
April 25th, 2014 07:54 am

The real story: What's up with schools snooping on students?

The debate about whether schools should snoop on their students is still ongoing. One side says it is okay to check bullying in this manner while the other believes that it compromises one’s privacy Read full article
April 22nd, 2014 11:04 am

The BYOD debates at schools: The negatives and positives

BYOD is usually seen in a negative hue but it also has good qualities that are ignored. It can also make students to become responsible users of technology. Read full article
April 21st, 2014 08:06 am

The new epidemic of teens bullying teachers over the internet

Today students want to take control of their teachers not only in the classrooms but outside them as well. The school authorities must take measures to put a stop to it. Read full article
April 18th, 2014 12:25 pm

Online safety for kids: Many factors affect level of parental concern

While pretty much all parents agree on the risky nature of Internet, their attitude towards different potential online dangers differ because of factors such as race, education. Read full article
April 18th, 2014 11:40 am

Hostile Social Media Behavior of Teens: Immaturity or Inner Animal?

Since the advent of social media, teens have been living a great part of their life online. The aggression and abuse exhibited online suggests that technology is taking the mask off them. Read full article
April 17th, 2014 09:19 am