We created a profile of an 11 year old girl on a social media app. Within 5 minutes, we had received images of male genatalia. Cyberflashing is a growing threat to young children.
Australia is the first country to ban social media for children younger than 16 years old. This is a landmark legislation with negative and positive implications. Read about it here.
Never give your children unfiltered access on the Internet on any device. Within a few clicks or finger taps, their lives could be destroyed forever and that is not an exaggeration. There are many tools that parents can use to protect their children from online dangers. This is a list of some of the most popular options available.
Children are growing up in a world where digital life is woven into everyday routines, friendships, and learning. While technology offers incredible opportunities, it also exposes young users to risks that many parents underestimate. Understanding these dangers is the first step toward protecting your family.
Online child-sexual-abuse material (CSAM) has surged at an alarming rate worldwide. While many parents picture CSAM as something hidden in dark corners of the internet, the reality is far more mainstream, frequently linked to social apps, messaging platforms, and increasingly artificial-intelligence tools that children use every day.
Smart devices are designed to make life easier, yet some of them introduce risks many people never imagine. Apple’s AirTag is one of those products. Originally created to help you locate misplaced items like keys or luggage, it has also become a tool exploited by criminals—quietly, cheaply, and with shocking simplicity.
Roblox — a hugely popular virtual-gaming environment used by millions of children worldwide — is under increasing scrutiny for its safety practices. Critics say it has allowed inappropriate content, grooming risks and financial exploitation of minors to flourish.
This article shares a list of rules with easy, child-friendly explanations you can use in conversation with your child, especially when using the Internet on a phone, tablet or computer for the first time. You can add new rules as they get more accustomed to the Internet and their usage changes. 1. Don’t Share Personal…
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Tips to set up your child’s first mobile phone for a safer experience Christmas morning excites children, especially when they unwrap a shiny new phone. For many parents, this moment is bittersweet—you want your child to enjoy their new device, but you also worry about their safety online. Phones open a world of opportunities, but…
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In today’s digital age, social media platforms are integral to young people’s lives. Snapchat stands out for its unique features, particularly disappearing messages. While this appeals to the younger generation for its novelty and spontaneity, it raises significant concerns for parents. This article explores the mechanics of disappearing messages, the potential risks, and practical strategies…
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