Teenagers use the Internet daily, which means they are more vulnerable to threats. A child’s instinct isn’t usually sharp enough to identify dangers online. And “Catfishing” is one such danger, wreaking havoc on unsuspecting victims. What Is Catfishing? Blank will likely be the look received when you ask most people to define catfishing. That’s because… Continue reading What Is Catfishing: Teens Falling for Fake Identities
Many parents love Pinterest. What typically comes to mind when most think of the platform is fun, family-safe image boards. It’s a great source for inspiration, children’s activities, recipes, and art. But the platform also contains inappropriate content. That includes pornography, also known as Pinterest porn. Many parents forget that Pinterest is a photo-sharing site… Continue reading Pinterest Porn: What Parents Should Know?
The dangers a child could experience online are many. They range from cyberbullying, scams, blackmail, kidnapping, and more. But today, we’re focusing on teen sexting. 8 to 39 percent of 12- to 16-year-old kids received a sext, according to EU Kids Online. The study also showed 4 to 30 percent of kids didn’t tell anyone… Continue reading What Is Teen Sexting? What To Do If Your Kid Is Sending Nudes?
TikTok has been revolutionizing how kids use social media apps since its boom in 2017. Its short-form music, dance, and lip-sync videos quickly attracted all sorts of people. Today it’s one of the most used social media apps worldwide among children. And TikTok predators are taking advantage. The New York Times estimates a third of… Continue reading How TikTok Predators Are Interacting with Kids
