Online crimes against children are on the rise. Research has shown that one out of every five children online is susceptible to being approached by an individual attempting to solicit sex. These predators, predominately male, are likely to frequent unmonitored chat rooms, dating websites, and online friends sites like MySpace and HI5 in order to meet their potential victims. He can pose as anyone of any age or sex, often sending fake photos of himself. Once he gains your chil…
Parents Exercise Your Control
Just as it is your job to protect your children in every day life, it is your job as a parent to protect your children online. Parents who wouldnt allow their children to go out with people they dont know often think nothing of letting their children spend hours online chatting with strangers. Today, online crimes can easily enter your home, so it is your responsibility to make your child aware of the online dangers that exist. In addition to communicating with your child a…
How To Deal With Cyber-Bullying?
There have always been bullies, but the Internet has opened a whole new realm cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullies are children who verbally harass other children online. While this is not officially considered an online crime, it can be detrimental to your childs self esteem. Cyber-bullying can include cursing your child, spreading rumors about them and posing as your child in chat rooms. Sometimes a child may know exactly who their harasser is, but some cyber-bullies hide behin…
Xbox Elite – The Whirlwind of Thrill and Excitement
In this world of technology and internet, finding friends through online games is very possible. Through the communication, profiling, and chat features, you can find friends who share common interests with you or even play online games with your friends who are located elsewhere in the world.