There are more than 100 million people who are members of MySpace. This number continues to grow and the majority of people who have memberships at MySpace are young people.
Teens and young adults post all kinds of information on MySpace. Most of this information is very personal and can be dangerous. Young members of MySpace often do not realize that there are people using MySpace who are not honest about their intentions. There are predators who lure teens and young adults into relationships that are extremely risky and unsafe.
Many young people love being part of MySpace. They feel it is the perfect place to post their photos, profiles and blogs. The younger members of MySpace think it is safe and don’t think anything bad will happen to them.
If you are a parent who has a child who uses the Internet there are some things you can do to keep you kids safer. Even if you don’t know much about the Internet you can still lower the risks for your kids when they are using online services.
Your son or daughter will have online aliases. Find out what these are. Do not be afraid to restrict online use to the times when a parent is home. It is also a good idea to have the computer located in a place where it can be monitored. If the computer is in a higher traffic area you can pop in often and see what’s going on.
Talk to your kids about your concerns and come up with some family rules. Discuss the instances where predators have used the Internet to abduct and assault kids.
MySpace may be a good space if kids know the dangers and have parents who know what to look for.
Smart Internet Practices for Children - Part Two
Is your child having a tough time listening to you when it comes to rules for using the internet? Do you constantly catch them talking to people they shouldn’t, and even sometimes giving out contact information? If this sounds like your child, there is no reason to get upset. The fact of the matter is that if you start to yell at them, they are just going to revolt against you. You have to get on their side first, and then you can start to correct the problem.
Chat Definitions And The Older Person
Kids use chat definitions when they communicate with each other. Chat definitions are not very hard to use if you spend a little time figuring them out and practicing. Kids in chat rooms go there to talk with others and they often use some form of chat definitions while there.
Steps For Reducing Online Dangers
There are steps you can take to reduce online dangers for your kids. Sometimes the Internet can be a daunting and overwhelming thing.
