In my Cyber Safety parent workshop, I ask parents where is the safest place for their child to be? After asking thousands of parents this question, I always hear the
Social media applications claim to be a convenient way for teens to keep in contact with their friends. Unfortunately, these apps donât just allow teens to connect with their friends;
It is often difficult for parents to truly understand how important social media, and the mobile devices they use to access the Internet, is to their children. There really isnât a point
Social media “confession” pages are all the rage. Students tell you that it is an opportunity to talk about important issues and problems in their lives. I often get tips
The Quickly Evolving World of Social Media A smart phone or tablet is an amazing gift. The entertainment and educational opportunities are nearly endless, but it also opens up the world
First comes technology, then a host of unintended consequences follow, leaving us wondering how do we deal with these problems? The internet, social media, and mobile devices have thrust a
In my Cyber Safety class for parents I discuss the general problem with social media; 1) Children can communicate with people outside their parent’s knowledge, and 2) Anonymous apps allow
It’s frightening how easy it is for children to stumble upon inappropriate content, whether they’re using your phone for just a few minutes or their own device. While the latest
Yik Yak allows users to anonymously post anything they want. This has, in the past, led to students using it to threaten and intimidate other students. It has even cause
I had a very interesting conversation with a person who was trying to steal my money last week. I wanted to share it with you and give you some tools
There is a new iOS app called Vent devoted to letting people complain about their lives. Like Whisper and Secret, you can post anonymously, though the app does require an email address (it’s not displayed publicly,
Do you know how to report bullying or abuse on your social network app or website? Here is a comprehensive list of social network sites. Please email me with any
This is a story that is all to familiar with Juvenile Investigators. The following are excerpts from an article that was published on www.twincities.com. See the suggestions for parents and
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffâs Station deputies are looking into another digital school-bullying incident, this time at Rio Norte Junior High School, according to officials. A student was sent a strange
Researchers studying U.S schoolkids in grades 5 through 8 found that verbal and physical bullying declines as students get older. Although the amount of bullying decreased over time, the authors
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