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Social Web Tips for Parents

These tips for parents about safety on the social Web are based on the latest research from the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire (with input from our colleagues there). Be reasonable and try to set reasonable expectations. Pulling the plug on your child’s favorite social site is like pulling Continue Reading …

Connect Safely Online Safety FAQ

(Updated August, 2014)  Is my child at risk from online predators? Although it can happen, the risk of a child or teen being harmed by someone they met on the Internet is very low. There has been widespread misunderstanding of a 2005 study that found that 1 in 7 youths had received an unwanted online Continue Reading …

The Challenges of Defining Bullying in the 21st Century

It has taken several generations, and too many tragic accounts of suffering teens, but I think it is safe to say that society has finally come around to the understanding that bullying is a problem that demands our time, attention, and response. It is now somewhat rare to hear a person proclaim that bullying is Continue Reading …

ASKfm Safety Guidelines for Parents

At ASKfm, we value partnerships. We work alongside law enforcement, educators and parents provide a safer experience, especially our teenage users. We feel a strong responsibility to the hundreds of millions of people who use our service every month, many of whom are under the age of 18. We are committed to educating and empowering Continue Reading …