Highlights: LGBTQ youth generally spend more time online than their heterosexual peers. The Internet offers safe spaces for teens who identify as sexual minorities to interact with peers and find supportive communities where they “fit in.” At the same time, LGBTQ teens are three times more likely to be bullied online than heterosexual peers. Parental monitoring software, when used judiciously, can alert a parent to signs of trouble for their teens. The Internet Can Be a Safe […]
Monthly Archives: January 2021
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Highlights Teens are using dating apps designed for them but also apps created for adults, sometimes falsifying their birth dates. Dating apps are generally unsafe for teens, allowing them to connect with others who may be lying about their ages, including sexual predators. Parents should talk with their teens about the dangers of meeting people online and setting up meetings with strangers. Parents may want to consider parental monitoring software to keep their teens safe […]