MySpace can be a fairly harmless site that allows people the freedom of expression and it can be a great place to meet new friends. It can also be a site that encourages behavior that is not safe or appropriate for the very users it was meant for.
Here is some information about a few of the more questionable things that happen on the MySpace site:
Kids as young as 14 can talk to people their age or decades older about sex. Groups have been formed to discuss being a lesbian and there are groups of older men who converse with young boys about sex and share photos that are suggestive or show the people involved without clothing.
There is quite a bit of discussion going on about sexual issues between kids and older adults. This is not appropriate and often involves photos that are sexually explicit.
You can not only join a swingers group at MySpace but you can also register as a swinger. This means that there are people who are using MySpace as a way to solicit sex.
Parents need to be familiar with MySpace and make sure their kids are not involved in these activities. Many parents do not want to be the “bad guy” but in this case it might be better to be labeled as the person who set up some rules concerning the use of MySpace rather than suffer the consequences later.
MySpace is a social networking site where people from all over the world can connect with each other in order to make friends. This can be a great way to meet new people, and broaden your horizons. But if your young child is using this site to meet new people, it can also be a very dangerous place. The fact of the matter is that there are people all over the world that attempt to prey on kids that use MySpace in their free time.
If you have a teen who has a profile on MySpace you need to get involved and see what is going on. Keep your kids safe from the predators who see MySpace as a way to meet victims.
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.
