Are teens being pressured to “grow up” too fast? Recent statistics regarding social media and teens point to yes, they are. 95% of all teens, ages 13-17, are online with 80% utilizing social media, the Internet, and social networks. Recent statistics reveal that social media has a very large influence over teens’ conceptions of dating Read more…
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Since so many kids are headed back to school this week, I thought I would do a post for educators and parents. Cyberbullying is still a major concern for parents, teachers and kids alike. I did a seven part series last year discussing everything from what it is to how to handle cyberbullying. So when Read more…
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Let’s face it. Kids will be kids and they will demand what their friends get (those spoiled kids seem to have millionaire parents who delight in buying them the latest gadgets). And so parents like me are badgered day and night for a wee little smartphone, so small and sleek, and yet so full of Read more…
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When I spotted this news article, I was mildly amused at the jokes about kids being on Facebook. Then I noticed the statistic that 7.5 million kids under 13 are on the social network. WHAT??? That is really scary stuff. This article and study done by Consumer Reports is even more frightening. They state “Among Read more…
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My cyber kiddos were home for summer vacation for less than 24 hours when the arguing began about who gets the family pc first. <sigh> Anyone else struggling with this scenario? It is definitely one of those parenting moments we all would love to just completely skip over! No matter how tempted I was to Read more…
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A few years ago, my son wanted to have a party for his graduation. So, what does any savvy teen do? He creates an event evite on his social network! He was smart enough to set the party’s privacy settings, however he set them so “friends of friends” could see the event (just in case he Read more…
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Have you ever walked into the room and your kid suddenly shut the browser window on the computer? Or you go on the computer right after your teen and the History is mysteriously gone even though they were surfing for an hour? Well, you are not alone. According to the McAfee Secret Lives of Teens Read more…
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Since becoming McAfee Chief Cyber Security Mom, I have heard many people in the Internet Safety arena say that it is more likely for your child to get hit by a car than for them meet a pedophile online. I understand their argument; they don’t want to create hysteria about something that is unlikely to Read more…
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Watch this. Some points that struck me during that video: 1) Years to reach 50 Million users: Radio – 38 Years, TV – 13 years, Internet – 4 years, iPod – 3 years, Facebook – 200 million users in less than a year. 2) What happens in Vegas Stays on Facebook~Twitter~Youtube~etc. 3) While you watch Read more…
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Would it surprise you to know that kids are using phones and web enabled devices to cheat on tests? Did you know that some game websites that are geared for kids, may have games that contain more adult content? Did you know that kids teach each other how to get around the filters on school Read more…
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