Today’s children and teenagers can’t remember what life was like without the internet, and most of them probably wouldn’t want to. After all, their smartphones, tablets, and computers give them endless outlets for entertainment and instant access to their friends no matter where they happen to be. But while there are many reasons for children to find the internet enjoyable and useful, there are also downsides. Kids who don’t know how to protect themselves are […]
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There is plenty of debate around children and smartphones. Parents, teachers, and experts disagree about how old is old enough to give a child a smartphone and how much time children should spend using their smartphones. But while there are good reasons to worry about how and when kids should use smartphones, there’s no denying that they can be beneficial. And one important benefit that they can provide is peace of mind for parents. Not […]
Picking the Safest Smartphone: iPhone vs. Android Parental Control Apps Almost every teen has a smartphone; the devices are so commonplace in youth culture that their presence is pretty much a given. Parents, though, are often concerned about the access to content that smartphones grant to those under the age of 18. Smartphones are so much more than just an easy way to access the internet. Many popular smartphone apps let users send pictures, messages, […]
Technology has changed the way that teens communicate – texting and instant messaging are now preferred over passing notes in class or even just talking on the phone – but it’s also changed the ways that parents must parent their teens. While previously a parent might have been limited to calling friends’ houses or driving around looking for a teen that missed curfew, today’s parents can turn to their computers to get the exact location […]
Are you looking for the best solution for tracking an iPhone? This article will address, how to track an iPhone using WebWatcher, an award-winning parental monitoring software. If you are a parent of an iPhone user, then you know how difficult it is to find a parental monitoring software that will work on your child’s device. There are many different parental monitoring software systems out there that do not meet Apple’s parameters, which results in […]
Trolling and cyberbullying may seem like two different words for the same behaviors, but they aren’t exactly the same. Internet trolling involves making argumentative or offensive statements in an effort to get attention and start arguments. Cyberbullying is more targeted. It’s an attempt to inflict harm on a person or group of persons. Cyberbullies aren’t necessarily looking for attention for themselves – although that can be a part of it – but they are definitely […]
Nearly all teens have smartphones within their grasp. For parents, these devices make connecting easier as their kids and teens are a phone call away. But those same devices allow teens to have access to a world that isn’t always safe. Cyberbullying, inappropriate content, violence and the selfie allure of fitting into the cyber social world all rest within the apps and features of that phone. Parents may be oblivious to the accessibility that the […]
In and of themselves, hashtags help make the internet easier to navigate for people who want to talk about or learn about specific things. For example, if you’re looking for travel tips and tricks, following the hashtag #travel on social media sites might lead you to helpful articles and interesting personal anecdotes. And if you want to share your own travel stories, tagging them with #travel can make them easier for others to find. Hashtags […]
If you’re a parent concerned about your teen’s privacy online, you may be focusing on sites like Facebook or Instagram. However, messaging apps like WhatsApp can easily slide under parents’ radars. It’s easy to assume that an app designed for private messaging will be… well… private. However, that’s not necessarily the case. WhatsApp, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014, poses some significant risks to users, including teenagers who use the app. What’s Changed at […]
According to statistics from Pew Research Center, more than half of teens have been the victim of cyberbullying. But why has this dangerous behavior become so prevalent? Pew also reports that nearly all of American teens (a whopping 95 percent!) have a smartphone. Access to the internet, to social media and to constant connection to friends exists non-stop. It’s nearly impossible to know everything a teen does via that smartphone, and many parents wonder how […]
Over the years, the iPhone has added more and more features that are appealing to adults and children alike. However, amid a growing perception that too many teens have become addicted to their phones, apps, and unfettered internet access, Apple has received backlash for enabling teens’ excessive smartphone use. Apple has responded with new parental monitoring features and options, but are these features really the best choice for parents? Do they go far enough in […]
If you’re the parent of a teenager, you already know that there are plenty of reasons to worry about who your teen is meeting online. People aren’t always who they seem to be, and the internet provides plenty of opportunities for people to take on identities that aren’t their own. One thing that you may not have thought to worry about is the possibility of your child being catfished by someone pretending to be an […]
The modern world is advancing rapidly with newer technologies that deliver internet connectivity beyond limits. Everything seems possible with the availability of a wide range of improved services invading the telecommunication industry. High-speed and reliable internet is the need of the hour when it comes to a mind-blowing gaming experience. Nowadays, there are many types of internet service providers available in the market. Broadband and cable are the most common, while the more advanced fiber-optic […]
Your teen’s bargaining chip of “but all my friends have a smartphone” is not just another feeble exaggeration. All those teen friends do have a smartphone; in fact, Pew Research Center reports that 95 percent of teens have this device at their fingertips. But just why is this device so common? It is after all a luxury right? Maybe not so much. Just as landlines were used as a household must have for safety, convenience […]
How long has your teen’s longest Snapstreak lasted, and who is it with? Could somebody be following your teen using Snap Maps? If you don’t know what these questions mean, you’re not alone – even if you’ve heard of Snapchat, you probably aren’t familiar with all of its features and how those features are being used by teens. But as a parent, the answers to these questions matter when it comes to your teen’s internet […]