At this point in technology history, most members of the younger generation are true digital natives. They’ve had access to computers, tablets, and smartphones since they were old enough to hold the devices or operate a keyboard and a mouse. Parents have genuine concerns about certain dangers that their children may face online, but they may not be concerned about their teenagers falling for online scams. It’s easy for them to assume that their children […]
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Teenagers have always had their own takes on language. It’s not at all unusual for adults to be confused by the slang that the younger generation uses, and this can sometimes lead to humorous misunderstandings. However, in other cases, adults who don’t quite understand what the kids today are saying when they speak miss out on clues that could alert them that a teen is in trouble. And teens know this – it’s common for […]
Chromebooks have only gained in popularity in recent years. When the first Chromebooks appeared on the market nearly a decade ago, many predicted that they would flop in the marketplace. The initial concept of the Chromebook seemed to focus on stripping down the features that most other operating systems relied on, and that created an operating system with limited capacities that was frustrating for many early users. But as the capabilities of the cloud expanded […]
For 18 years, parents have the responsibility of taking care of their children. Through infancy and toddler years, middle school and high school, parents watch their students grow into healthy adults. After high school, many children choose to move out of the house or attend college. Although your child is now living on their own, there are still ways that you can ensure that they remain safe and secure as they learn to take care […]
Most of the popular social media networks require that users be at least 13 to join. That means that once your child reaches adolescence, there isn’t much to stop them from signing up to spend their time on one of the many social media networks available. As a parent, of course, you can make your own rules regarding when your child will be allowed to use social media, but many parents find that it’s difficult […]
Parents know that they need to be cautious about their children’s internet usage. The internet is changing all the time, so it can be tough to keep up, but for the most part, parents know that they need to monitor how their children interact on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, what types of things they share on message boards, and what kinds of apps they download to their phones and other mobile devices. […]
Parents of today’s teenagers may remember that during their own teenage years, they had to find a pay phone or borrow someone else’s phone if they needed to call their parents for a ride home. Such a scenario would be unimaginable to today’s teen, who is usually equipped with their own smartphone. Most of today’s teens have phones in their pockets, which means that they can easily contact you whenever they need to. That’s good […]
Does your teenager spend all day on their phone? Do they spend more time communicating with their friends via text message than they do talking to anyone verbally? And if so, is that a problem? It can certainly seem like texting has taken over your teenager’s life. And it’s natural for you to be wondering just what it is that they’re doing with all of that time that they spend on their phone. But should […]
Is it spying on your child to put a tracker or monitoring tools on your child’s phone? Your child may see it that way. But the reality is that there are good reasons why you should be keeping an eye on your child’s smartphone usage. Doing so can help protect them from mistakes and threats that could have a profound impact on their lives. And it’s important to realize that you can monitor your child’s smartphone without […]
You have a busy life, and chances are that your child has a busy life too. These days it’s not just parents who have a lot to do. Tweens and teens have school, extracurricular activities, and active social lives, and once they reach a certain age, they might have jobs of their own as well. When everyone’s schedules are packed, it’s easy for even the most conscientious parents to miss something or for kids who […]
In some ways, a smartphone can be a safety device. It allows you to reach your child from anywhere, and for them to reach you. They can search for directions or even use GPS if they get lost, and they can receive emergency information about severe weather and other disasters. But in other ways, a smartphone can potentially be a safety risk. Your child will have access to the entire worldwide web – the good […]
Good parents help their children with their homework, feed them a balanced breakfast, and spy on their children’s smartphone use and online behavior. Or do they? The reality is that good parenting varies wildly between families, cultures, locations, and specific situations, so it’s really hard to tell at a glance what is or isn’t good parenting without knowing more context. Most parents are honestly doing the best they can with the information, resources, and abilities […]
Simulation games can be fun and absorbing, but parents might object to the content. When it comes to your teen’s smartphone, it can be tough to keep up with what your kids are doing. There are new apps arriving in the app stores all the time, and just when you’ve learned all about the latest new app that your teen and all of their friends are using, there’s a new one and they’re not using […]
The internet has connected and opened up the world in a number of surprising ways. And often, that’s a good thing. But for parents, the internet can seem even more frightening and dangerous to their children than the outside world. After all, the internet never turns off, it follows you into your home, and your child is probably carrying a connection to it in their pocket. Plus, kids often know more about the internet than […]
Does your child’s phone have a GPS cell phone tracker? How much do you know about how GPS cell phone tracking works and what the benefits can be for you? There are many reasons why you may want to have GPS cell phone tracking on your child’s phone, from having the ability to locate a lost phone to having the ability to locate your child in an emergency. Take a look at our guide to […]