Facebook And Child Safety
June 15, 2010
What Is The Problem?
Kids are giving away too much information that can be easily traced to their home address or school. Students will take a picture with their cell phone and post online. Now, the predator knows where the child lives and what they look like. In some cases, that is all they need to make contact.
Who Is Most At Risk?
The kids that tell their online friend that they hate their parents, drink, smoke, use drugs or have had sex are the easier targets. These kids are less likely to talk to their parents. Latch key kids are also more vulnerable because they would be home alone if a predator took the chance to go directly to their house. Predators can track a parent’s cell phone through global positioning and know if a parent is at home, near or far away. If they have the phone number, they can learn this information. Of course, the child had no idea of the danger in giving out the parent’s cell number. Girls who lie about being older than they are also making themselves vulnerable.
The Dangers Are Real.
Children feel safe in their homes and think nothing can happen. Middle school and high school students need to be closely monitored. This age group can not imagine anything bad happening to them. There is software available now that can assist parents in protecting their children..
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