“Parenting Online” is Crucial to Stop Cyberbullying!
There is no more compelling reason for parents to “Parent Online”, and to know how their child is behaving online, than Rebecca Sedwick, a young twelve year old girl who jumped to her death on September 10th. Rebecca was relentlessly cyberbullied by as many as fifteen girls for over a year. One horrific cyberbullying remark to Rebecca was, “drink bleach and die.” Rebecca changed schools, her Facebook account was deleted but the cyberbullying followed her. That is one of the hallmarks that separated traditional play ground bullying from cyberbullying; there is no escape and it can be...
Read MoreHacking, Webcams and Sextortion!
Miss Teen USA’s computer was hacked, then nude images were taken via her webcam. Cassidy Wolf was completely unaware that this was going on and that the hacker was watching her in the privacy of her bedroom. She was then threatened with sextortion if she didn’t comply with the hacker’s requests. The hacker sent her a message that said this according to a CNN report, “Either you do one of the things listed below or I upload these pics and a lot more (I have a LOT more and those are better quality) on all your accounts for everybody to see and your dream of being a model will be...
Read MoreA Sweet, Little Girl is the Victim of Cyberbullying
To Stop Cyberbullying, Parents need to “Parent Online!” A little girl, only five years old who has a rare, genetic and ultimately fatal disease has become the target of cyberbullies. (Watch Video) What has happened to civilized behavior in this country? Where are the parents of these cyberbullies? Are they paying any attention to what their kids are doing and how they’re behaving online? The first responsibility to prevent cyberbullying lies with parents, not schools, not Facebook, not the government – Parents! Facebook can’t do it. They have no recourse because this little girl has...
Read MoreHide and Seek, the Game Kids are Playing with Their Parents Online!
Many Parents Have No Idea What Their Kids Are Doing Online! A new study has rocked the Internet safety world. Very sadly, many parents are absolutely clueless about what their kids are doing online. Some parents find technology so difficult to understand that they simply throw up their hands and do nothing. Some parents live in complete denial and don’t believe their kids can get into trouble on the internet. Some parents trust their child to behave appropriately online and to stay away from “bad” content. Kids Are Hiding What They Do Online From Their Parents How many parents have walked into a...
Read MoreFacebook Wants Your Children, But What Are The Risks?
The buzz around Facebook a couple of months ago was about its pending IPO. Then the buzz changed to disappointment when the IPO didn’t meet expectations. Today, the buzz about Facebook is its desire to allow all children access to Facebook despite privacy concerns. To make this happen, Facebook is apparently looking into different safety options for younger users. Unfortunately, in the wake of its disappointing IPO results, this seems an obvious ploy to garner an added revenue stream, namely your children. Facebook has been spending lobbying dollars in Washington, D.C., to change the C.O.P.P.A (Child Online...
Read More7 Tips for Making Sure Your Kids Are Behaving Safely and Appropriately Online This Summer
7 Tips To Making Sure Your Kids Are Behaving Safely and Appropriately: With school ending and summer vacation approaching quickly, children are likely to have more idle time on their hands to explore the internet. As wonderful as the internet can be, there are also dangers that parents and kids need to be aware of. Take time to talk to your children about online safety and online behavior before summer begins. 1. Have your kids read and sign the Internet Safety and Behavior Guide. 2. Educate yourself about the online risks and internet misuse. Monitor your child, tween or teen’s...
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