3 myths about social media apps that leave your child exposed
Would you drop your kids off at a crowded, public place — say, a music festival or shopping center — and trust that everyone they meet will treat them with consideration and kindness? No way! Well, if you’re letting them use the latest social media apps without a second thought, that’s pretty much what you’re doing.
No matter how safe app developers say their products are, there’s always a chance your child will come across someone online who has bad intentions. Don’t get blindsided by misinformation. Learn the honest truth about three of the most popular social media apps and follow the steps to shore up your online defense.
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Online exploitation can happen in 10 minutes — tips to stop it before it starts
It began as a simple “Hi, I don’t normally do this, but I’ve seen your posts and I just feel really connected to you.” Next, the online “friend” was asking for pictures. Innocent enough, right? “You’re really smart. What do you look like?” It didn’t stop there. Soon the person was asking for sexual photos, and then wanted to meet up. “You’re so beautiful. I’d love to see you in person. Can we hang out tonight?”
How long do you think it took for all of this to happen? Weeks? Months? Years? According to experts, it could happen in less than an hour.
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3 reasons online exploitation is skyrocketing (and how you can protect your kids)
Ever imagine you’d be caring for your kids 24/7 while supervising virtual learning, working your own job, and dealing with a worldwide pandemic? The past year has been full of firsts. And between disrupted schedules and breaking news, some things may have slipped through the cracks. Things like the rising dangers online.
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3 tips for helping your kids stay safe on social media
Social media is a big part of the lives of children and teens in America. On any given day, teens spend about nine hours with digital technology, according to a report from Common Sense Media (source). Nine hours. Let that soak in. That means they are spending more time with technology than with their parents, friends, or at school. A CNN study revealed that some teens check their social media feeds more than 100 times a day (source). This is problematic for many reasons, and it also poses potential dangers to children and teens that you as a parent may not be aware of. We want to shine a light on the danger and provide practical tips for you to help your children stay safe on social media.
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