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Avoiding predators on the internetTeenagers health & lifestyle guideWith the modern technology of today, almost all teenagers have a computer in their bedroom, while parents will have probably thought this a good idea and an excellent way for them to study for homework; more and more teenagers are using the computer for other reasons. While most of what they do on the computer is harmless fun, such as chatting with friends, writing email and generally gossiping, some teenagers are prey for the predators that roam chat rooms pretending to be teenagers themselves. Stories have even come to the Media's attention in the news of teenage girls meeting older men online, falling in love with them and eventually running off to meet them. While not everyone is devious, unfortunately many are. Another big problem coming to light is the use of web blogs; here teenagers can have their very own space in which to write thoughts and feelings. They can post pictures of themselves and videos and list likes and dislikes, while many of the teenagers use this as a form of diary which friends can view many predators choose to visit these spaces. Very often teenagers will post photos of themselves along with huge hints as to where they live, such as the school they go to which can then lead to major problems of safety. What can teenagers do to ensure safety on the net? * Never list any personal information on the blogs, such as addresses, telephone numbers or school you attend. * Keep away from chat rooms, Instead chat with only people you know on one of the popular instant messaging programs. * Never answer email from people you don't know. * Never accept anyone onto your instant messaging list that you don't know. * Never give out phone numbers or your address to anyone you don't know whatever excuse they give you for wanting it. * Never send anyone pictures of yourself. What can parents do to ensure the teenagers safety? * Move the computer to a common area of the house. * Limit the amount of time that your teenager spends online. * Visit their blog space so you know what content they put on it. * Go over with your child what limits there are. * Talk with them about safety online and the way some people will try to con them. * Make sure they know to tell you if anyone approaches them online. * Put locks on the computer which only gives them access to certain sites. * Don't buy them and encourage them to use webcams. If your teenager is acting evasive about the content they see online or if they put passwords onto the computer stopping you accessing it, then talk with them and explain to them that while you want to respect their privacy you also want to keep them safe. If your teenager has nothing to hide then they will show you what they are doing online and who is on their instant messaging list and the content they put on their blog space without any problem. |
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