Being careful…
Observing
Parenting
Investigating
Snooping
SpyingAll of those words or phrases have similar meaning, at least in their denotative (dictionary or literal) form. In their connotative (commonly understood) form, they come out very differently. As a parent, it is our responsibility to look out for our children, even if they don’t always like it. And let’s be honest, we...
Last updated on December 27th, 2018 at 12:25 pmIn The Techniques of a Predator: Part I we discussed how online predators groom children for both online and offline sexual attacks using trust and romance to manipulate them. Now, we will conclude this discussion by talking about how predators can use bribery and threats as well and we will give you additional ways to protect your children.
Bribery
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Last updated on November 2nd, 2018 at 11:10 pmPotentially, the most dangerous risk associated by minors going online is the risk of being groomed or attacked by a sexual predator. Online predators are very well-versed at knowing what to say in order to get what they want from their targets. They approach minors on frequently used apps, often pretending to be a minor themselves. They also find them...
Last updated on September 16th, 2018 at 02:58 pmAt any given moment, there are thousands of predators online, looking for people to exploit. Children are often the target, but not always.
To realize just how easy it can be to create a fake, but realistic-looking online profile, consider the case of former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o. He thought that he was in a relationship with a woman...
Last updated on July 15th, 2018 at 07:31 pmPerhaps the only thing harder than getting kids to eat their vegetables is getting them to open up about what happens online.
A recent study in the UK reported that an overwhelming majority of kids would tell a teacher if they saw something bad happen to another student in person. The same study reported that only about a third would tell a teacher if...
Last updated on June 6th, 2018 at 11:55 amMany parents are concerned about letting their children begin to surf the Internet or start using social media or online games such as Fortnite, the latest craze for kids. There is good reason for their concern. A common question is, “at what age should parents let their young children begin using technology?”
The bad news is that there is no specific...
