By Our history of technopanics
I appreciate the historical context Adam Thierer has just given to the technopanics discussion that needs to continue gaining volume (the discussion not the panic, I mean!)....
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By Stop Cyberbullying With Education, Not Legislation
The first things you need to know about cyberbullying are that it’s not an epidemic and it’s not killing our children.Yes, it’s probably one of the more widespread youth risks on the Internet and yes, there are some well publicized cases of cyberbullying victims who have committed suicide, but let’s look at this in context....
Read More1 View of Kids' Top Web Searches
Though some of the news coverage called the results of Symantec's survey of kids' Web searches "shocking," I don't think they'd surprise too many parents (or anyone who was once a kid)....
Read MoreTeen 'Sexting:' Stupid and Illegal
"Sexting" is the practice of taking a sexually revealing picture of yourself, typically from a cell phone, and sending it to someone. Legal consequences aside, it's a dumb thing to do...
Read MoreMore States Adopt Cyber-Bullying Laws
At least 13 U.S. states have passed laws requiring school districts to develop policies on cyber-bullying, the Washington Post reports, and "a handful of other states" are considering the same....
Read MoreNet Safety Task Force Report: Risks May Be Different Than You Think
A long awaited report from the Internet Safety Technical Task Force (ISTTF) concludes that children and teens are less vulnerable to sexual predation than many have feared....
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By Cyber-Bullying: An Old Problem With a New Face
Harassment used to occur in the writing on the bathroom stall, but with 99 percent of teens being wired, harassment has evolved with technology....
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By How to Track What Your Children Are Viewing
There are several ways to learn what websites your child has visited and what he or she has downloaded from the Internet. Here are suggestions to help you review Internet activities on your computer without purchasing a software monitoring program....
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By Teaching Children About Online Risks
How can I teach my children about risks online if I have never used the Internet? For some reason, the moment anyone mentions the word "computer" or the "Internet," everyone panics....
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By Top Ten Tips for Kids for Viral Media
Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online. That means no pictures, first or last names, no schools, phone numbers (they can track down your home), passwords, ages or credit card information....
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