It is no secret that teenagers are getting into a lot of stupid stuff online. With everything from sexting to pornography to cyberbullying to pirating movies and music, it seems that there are so many different ways that students can get into trouble online. Even worse, there are so many ways to access the Internet than ever before. They now have access to computers, iPads, iPhones, friends’ tech, PSPs, XBox 360, tech at school, and computers at the library.
The question is:
What are you doing to help prevent it?
Here are some ideas:
Anything that they missed?
How do you think this guy handled his teenager’s online activity?
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Thoughts?
[via TRU Insight]
April says
I have already told my son that I will have full control over his computer, passwords, etc. I’m no fool, I know he’ll try to get around it at one point or another, but I figure if we talk about it, I have access and friend him on social media, etc. that I have a better chance of keeping him away from things he should not see. Not to mention a TON of prayer
Jeremy Smith says
Agreed, agreed, and agreed! Sounds like a beautiful approach.
Mark says
I have access to all of my son’s accounts including Apple ID’s. I also set up their email accounts to send me a copy of every message they get. I do need to start checking browsing history though…
Jeremy Smith says
Note: Browser history can easily be erased.
Jonathan Ober says
I’d recommend getting netnanny or xxxchurch’s browser stuff. You can monitor cell phone, ipod touches and more now on either service I believe.
Jeremy Smith says
These applications are good, but not the end all solutions. Conversations still need to be had.