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I've seen lots of material online and from my daughter's school about how to respond to **cyberbullying**. But if I can prevent it from happening in the first place, that's even better. All parents should know the top 10 ways we can [prevent cyberbullying.](http://www.bullying.org/)

1. Promote self-esteem and confidence. Encourage them to find activities they enjoy and develop skills to be proud of. Confident kids are less likely to be picked on, and they're also better able to shrug off bullying if it does happen
2. Let them know it's okay to confide in you. Kids need to know that they can tell you anything – good or bad – and you won't over react.  <https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/file-18523675-jpg/images/anti-bullying-uknowkids.jpg>

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Children have more ways than ever before to communicate with their friends and family. While living in [the digital age has its advantages](https://www.bark.us/blog/families-celebrate-technology/?utm_source=uknowkids&utm_medium=uknowkids-blog&utm_campaign=resources.uknowkids.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-snapchat-should-terrify-you), parenting in the digital age can be a difficult and confusing process. Each day many apps are added to digital stores. Whether your child is using an iPhone, a tablet, and iPod or an Android device, he or she has access to thousands upon thousands of applications. While many of them are harmless, there are a few apps that pose a significant risk to your child. Snapchat, is one app that, on the surface, may seem innocent enough, but can be extremely harmful.

**What is Snapchat? **

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/why-snapchat-should-terrify-you)

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[Cyberbullying](https://www.bark.us/blog/how-to-stop-cyberbullying/?utm_source=uknowkids&utm_medium=uknowkids-blog&utm_campaign=resources.uknowkids.com%2Fblog%2Fbid%2F173713%2F10-signs-your-child-is-a-cyberbullying-victim) is one of the most common online dangers, and kids and teens are particularly susceptible because they tend to take their tormentor's words to heart and resist confiding in their own parents.

And with these statistics in mind, it's an especially important part of parenting to recognize the signs of cyberbullying. These ten signs could signal that your child has fallen victim to a cyberbully.

## Signs of Cyberbullying

1. Appears nervous when receiving a text, instant message, or email
2. Seems uneasy about [going to school](https://www.bark.us/blog/parents-schools-cyberbullying/?utm_source=uknowkids&utm_medium=uknowkids-blog&utm_campaign=resources.uknowkids.com%2Fblog%2Fbid%2F173713%2F10-signs-your-child-is-a-cyberbullying-victim) or pretends to be ill

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/173713/10-signs-your-child-is-a-cyberbullying-victim)

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If you think the trend of teen sexting is troubling, just listen to some of the attitudes teens have about it.  Many teens shrug and say it's no big deal, nothing could really happen. A recent study on teens and technology reported that 90% of teens who had sexted said that no negative consequences ever came from it.

Teens think they are invincible, that nothing bad would happen to them. If this describes your teen, talk about a few of 7 **consequences of sexting** that could make them regret hitting “send.”

1. It could be shared with people you don't intend to share it with. The person you are **sexting**

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/177105/7-consequences-of-teen-sexting)

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With constant breaking news streaming in through media outlets and social networks, kids and teens need to know how to digest and decipher news reports. [Teach them](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/159129/10-Things-to-Teach-Your-Kids-About-Internet-Safety) the basics of how to filter out what is accurate and important in the news world. We found a fabulous article on the subject originally published on Common Sense Media and written by Sierra Filucci. [Please check it out](http://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/teaching-kids-media-smarts-during-breaking-news).

When big news breaks, it's easy to get caught up in following the news online. But while the Internet -- from major news sites to [Twitter](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/195027/Kids-Safety-on-Twitter-140-Characters-You-Can-t-Take-Back) -- can be a valuable place to find useful information, it can also be the source of misinformation. Helping kids and teens understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators.

Here's some advice parents can offer kids and teens who consume the news:

**Remember, breaking news is often wrong.** In the rush to cover stories, reporters make mistakes, officials don't always have correct information, and tidbits that sound plausible often get passed around before anyone can check for accuracy. One Texas TV station [reported through closed captioning](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/20/zooey-deschanel-boston-bombing-suspect-fox-news_n_3123011.html) that Zooey Deschanel was one of the accused Boston Marathon bombers!

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/teaching-kids-and-teens-media-smarts-during-breaking-news)

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The photo-sharing social media site, Instagram, has been treading more on the innocent side since its launch and rise in popularity. Recently though, a new disturbing trend has risen on [Instagram](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/top-pros-and-cons-of-using-instagram) that should have all parents concerned.

**Instagram and Teen Body Image**

More and more young girls are making their profiles and pictures public and posting a picture for others to assess their attractiveness. Many of these young girls are in provocative poses and are dressed in revealing clothing. The young girls post their pictures using hash tags such as #amipretty or #beautycontest, looking for the most positive comments to boost their [self-esteem.](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/social-media-and-distorted-teen-body-image)

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/digital-parenting-the-dark-side-of-instagram)

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Snapchat started as a college course project, but has grown exponentially in the last year. Now available, for free, through app stores, the application allows people to [send and receive pictures and videos](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/309536/Digital-Parenting-What-Every-Parent-Needs-to-Know-About-Snapchat) directly to their phone.

The "Snap" is only available for a set period of time (about 10 seconds), then it is deleted from the phone and the server. Snapchat seems like a fun enough venture, but for those trying to parent in the digital age, it can be problematic. 

**Potential for Sexting**

Because Snapchat only keeps photos for 10 seconds or less, parents have no way of really knowing what content their child is swapping. For many years, Snapchat has been dubbed the "sexting app". Although not every person using [Snapchat is sexting](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/252380/Snapchat-and-sexting-Defined-and-Dethroned) away, the app didn't get their nickname for no reason.

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/digital-parenting-understanding-the-risk-of-snapchat)

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You’ve heard countless news stories highlighting instances of [kids and social media gone wrong](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/daughter-of-police-sergeant-victim-in-sexting-scandal). Headlines about young teens getting involved in cyberbullying, sexting, identity theft and online predator catastrophes practically populate the Internet. Whether you have only heard the buzz about these dangers from afar or personally know a victim, it’s clear that there is a lot going on in the social media world that can wreak havoc on a child’s life.

By all accounts, social media will continue to be [a risk](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/social-media-and-distorted-teen-body-image) to inexperienced tweens, especially since kids are jumping on the social network bandwagon at younger and younger ages every year. It’s about time that safety precautions catch up with this digital danger!

The solution is for parents to become proactive instead of being reactive when it comes to their kids and social media.

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/dont-be-naive-take-initiative-when-broaching-tweens-social-media)

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Undoubtedly, children need to be kept safe when they are online. We also know that they need to use the Internet at this point in time. There is[ too much](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/teaching-kids-and-teens-media-smarts-during-breaking-news) going on within the Internet for children to be shielded from it. What needs to happen is safe usage of the Internet by children. 

<https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/teaching-kids-and-teens-media-smarts-during-breaking-news> [Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/internet-security-protecting-children-online)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2473785535-png/Deposit_Photos_Images/NJ2.png?t=1423533476972) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/new-jersey-school-to-educate-kids-on-social-media)

It’s not every day that you hear of a law being passed in favor of promoting [social media](https://resources.uknowkids.com/social-media) usage in schools. Usually, it is a constant struggle between teachers and their students to get them to unplug from these networks. However, New Jersey is now taking steps that may enhance mobile and Internet safety via required social media classes.

**When Children Will Be Learning About Social Media**

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/new-jersey-school-to-educate-kids-on-social-media)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2330202076-png/Deposit_Photos_Images/instagramSelfie.png?t=1421018318350) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/snapchat-and-teens-why-parents-should-be-concerned)

In case you have been out of the loop on the latest and most popular apps for smartphones, one of the [hottest apps for tweens and teens](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/hookup-apps-and-teen-users-should-we-be-worried) is Snapchat. This is an app that allows users can send pictures and videos to other people that disappear within a span of 10 seconds.

Theoretically, this sounds terrific. However, it is possible for other people to capture your Snapchat pictures permanently by simply taking a screenshot of your message. 

**Concerns For Parents**

An important component of [mobile and Internet child safety](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-mobile-and-internet-safety) is knowing what the concerns are for any given technology that your children may be using. There is a pretty long list that one could include when it comes to Snapchat. Lets take a look at some of the security concerns:

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/snapchat-and-teens-why-parents-should-be-concerned)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2290034668-png/instagram600x400.png?t=1420235769355) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/how-instagrams-recently-added-features-affect-your-teens-safety)

[Instagram](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/287242/Why-You-Should-Be-Monitoring-Your-Child-on-Instagram-Right-Now), one of the fastest growing social media platforms is a lot of fun for kids. It allows them to share photos of things they find interesting, and add filters and captions to those photos. Like a micro-blogging site, with pictures, Instagram's popularity with teens has exploded in the last three years. With that being said, Instagram is also constantly evolving, and while it can be 'good clean fun', there are some [dangers that lurk](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/292216/Instagram-and-Privacy-There-is-a-Serious-Issue-Here) on the social media app.

Throughout the past few years, Instagram has experienced some major changes that you might not be aware of. We've collected a few of these more recent changes and feature additions, and have assessed how they may affect your child's [Instagram safety](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/top-pros-and-cons-of-using-instagram).

**Picture Map**

In 2012, Instagram rolled out their “photo map” feature. The photo map, which is now being used by millions of Instagram users, tracks were pictures have been taken, and, in some cases uploaded. This [location sharing feature](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/location-sharing-in-facebooks-messenger-app-the-basics), which is meant to help individuals keep track of their travels, can be dangerous especially for young children.

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/how-instagrams-recently-added-features-affect-your-teens-safety)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2293561430-png/sextingapps600x400.png?t=1420235758363) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/hookup-apps-and-teen-users-should-we-be-worried)

As if being a child in this world is not stressful enough, there is now [pressure on many young teens](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/7-obvious-signs-your-teen-is-suffering-from-peer-pressure) to download and use hookup apps. There are many free, available apps to choose from, with no parental consent required. While most are made out to be geared towards adults, the horrible truth is that the creators know that[ kids are using them](https://resources.uknowkids.com/under-13-on-facebook), and apparently do not care much. Either that, or they just don't moderate their applications the way that we feel like they should.  

Remember AOL dial up [chat rooms](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/internet-security-for-children-in-chat-rooms)? You would get kicked out so fast if you even made the slightest remark that was off base. The ninety's had it right. There was someone moderating every word that was spoken in those days. Unfortunately, this is a totally new era with a totally new set of rules and expectations.  

With all of that being said, the fact of the matter is that there are no moderators. No one is watching to make sure that kids are not downloading these apps onto their smartphones or other devices. That is just not the way that it goes anymore. It is the job of us, the parents, to [ensure the safety](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/3-fundamental-steps-to-take-in-digital-parenting) of our children.  

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/hookup-apps-and-teen-users-should-we-be-worried)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2283890210-png/Deposit_Photos_Images/BoyOnFacebook600x400.png?t=1419986520205) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/the-risk-of-facebook-depression-in-teens-and-twee)

Providing children with Internet security does not only entail keeping them safe from [obvious dangerous](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/protect-your-teens-from-these-3-digital-dangers) such as sexual predators and scams. It is also important to note that there are side effects of the Internet which children should be protected from as well. Sadly, some of the things that children may need to be protected from are self-inflicted. 

**Facebook Depression**

[Facebook depression](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/159240/Internet-Addiction-May-Put-Teens-at-Risk-for-Facebook-Depression) is a phenomenon that has sprung up as a result of Facebook and other social networks. Since Facebook is the most popular social network, it was the one on which the term is coined. A good explanation on why this is a worry comes from [parenting.com](http://www.parenting.com/article/kids-social-networking),

Teen development is, in large part, about separating from parents and gaining peer acceptance, and social networking sites allow them to do both. But if online harassment or rejection occurs, such as “de-friending,” symptoms of depression may be the result.

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/the-risk-of-facebook-depression-in-teens-and-twee)

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All good parents have a parental instinct to protect their children. This instinct no longer extends only to the real world, but to the online world as well. Mobile and [Internet child safety](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/7-simple-steps-parents-can-take-to-enforce-mobile-and-internet-safety) has become as important if not more important than typical safety measures. Here are a few [common Internet safety dangers](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/common-mobile-and-internet-child-safety-dangers-to-avoid) that parents and teens should approach with caution.

**1. Chat Rooms** 

One of the areas where children can be targeted is on chat rooms. The ability to remain anonymous makes these rooms a prime area to attack for predators. This is not to say that everyone who uses a [chat room](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/internet-security-for-children-in-chat-rooms) is a predatory, but it does mean that this is one area where they are often attracted.

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/protect-your-teens-from-these-3-digital-dangers)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2172073142-jpg/Deposit_Photos_Images/youtube.jpg?t=1417625429971) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/youtube-challenges-and-peer-pressure)

The digital age has moved peer pressure from classrooms and neighborhood blocks onto the Internet. Teens follow the pack on social media websites and apps like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. The main difference between the old form of offline peer pressure and today's online [peer pressure](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/7-obvious-signs-your-teen-is-suffering-from-peer-pressure) is public. When peer pressure is applied on a medium that more than a handful of people can see, teens are often tempted to succumb to it even if they'd rather not.

Before the Internet exploded in popularity, teens were often lured into shenanigans by their friends while hanging around in public parks, school parking lots and backyards. Since these situations were limited to a small group of people, fewer knew about the social pressure. Now that peer pressure is online, it is viral. If someone is hazed, taunted or challenged on the web, just about [everyone will know about it](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/two-teen-sexting-incidences-reported-in-new-jersey-this-week).

As a result, youngsters feel an extraordinary amount of pressure to respond to social persuasions to avoid hurtful criticism, teasing and social ostracism. It is very difficult for teens to buck the trend and take the road less traveled. Many succumb to [peer pressure](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/6-requirements-for-managing-peer-pressure-among-kids/teens) simply because **their refusal to do so will be made public through social media.**

Of particular note are the viral [YouTube](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/what-is-youtube) challenges. Most of these are absurdly gross but their proponents have lured in numerous teens. 

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/youtube-challenges-and-peer-pressure)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2084541541-jpg/Deposit_Photos_Images/EatingDisorder600x400.jpg?t=1415918444634) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/social-media-and-distorted-teen-body-image)

The parents of young people invested in digital social media need to keep out front of technology the best they can. Issues with eleven-year old [children viewing pornography](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/is-my-child-watching-pornography-online) for free online, tweens trying to acts grown up by sexting, kids developing negative attitudes about themselves and their body images are in strong competition with the widespread issues of bullying peers in school environments.

**Teen Body Image**

What is body image? Do you know the term "thigh space"? Where do teens begin to get distorted ideas and negative feeling about their young, growing, healthy bodies? 

In today's social focus on outer beauty, no kids are insulated from [feelings of inadequacy](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/does-social-media-use-impact-my-kids-self-esteem) and despair. Parents concerned about their child's body image must become educated regarding the realities of what kids are faced with on the internet relating to teen body image.

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/social-media-and-distorted-teen-body-image)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2099060487-jpg/Deposit_Photos_Images/Twitterbutton600x400.jpg?t=1416250523680) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/4-cardinal-twitter-safety-tips-for-teens-and-tweens)

Twitter is now the second largest social networking website on the planet. Still, there remains a lot of room to grow for this social network. Internet security and how it relates to Twitter continues to be a hot topic. 

Follow these steps to optimize your account security when using Twitter:

**Change Passwords** **Regularly**

As with almost any other website, frequently changing the password is a good way of staying safe. Sometimes, [passwords](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/icloud-safety-what-parents-can-learn-from-the-celebrity-photo-hack) are stolen by computer hackers. In other cases, someone may simply figure out what your password is if they see you type it in or if it is just too obvious. Thus, [changing the password](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/320200/Password-Protection-Is-yours-too-easy) on a regular basis can help minimize the chances of the account being compromised.

Here are some other best practices teens can use for optimal password security:

- Avoid anything on a list of [most common user passwords](http://www.tomshardware.com/news/imperva-rockyou-most-common-passwords,9486.html) - sequences of numbers like 123456, names of family members or pets, or the word "password" itself should all be avoided.
- Don't make a password too short. Generally eight characters is considered the minimum for security.

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/4-cardinal-twitter-safety-tips-for-teens-and-tweens)

[![](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-2099060452-jpg/Deposit_Photos_Images/socialskills600x400.jpg?t=1416250506909) ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/teens-and-social-media-are-social-skills-slipping)

Listen to any conversations involving parents and you are likely to hear a complaint about their [teens and social media](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/too-much-tech-preventing-digital-addiction-in-your-tween-to-teen). Often heard is “Johnny never puts that phone down; always on Facebook or Snapchat or something!”

One study reported by Common Sense Media states that most teenagers are involved in some form of social media, the vast majority using social media daily. “Two-thirds (68%) of teens text every day, half (51%) visit [social networking sites ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/323345/8-Scary-Social-Networking-Sites-Every-Parent-Should-Know)daily, and 11% send or receive tweets at least once every day”. USA Today expects, “As more [generations ](https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/social-media-social-life-how-teens-view-their-digital-lives/key-finding-1%3A-teens-are-avid%2C-daily-users-of-social-media)are born into the social age, social media will continue to be the favored communication form among young people.”

And what of the face-to-face social skills that seem to be lacking when the phone is the eternal attraction? Teens are reported to have accidents both on foot and in vehicles, too concerned with what is coming across the screen. People have even[ died after being distracted when taking selfies](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/selfies-gone-wrong-5-people-who-died-taking-selfies).

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/teens-and-social-media-are-social-skills-slipping)

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The launch of Facebook's Messenger* *App came with a whole lot of concern. Everyone seemed immediately worried about its safety as it has the ability to [send your location ](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/dangers-of-the-new-location-sharing-facebook-feature-nearby-friends)along with every new message.

Questions and concerns about Facebook's location sharing feature and the safety of the feature have made waves across the media. The social media powerhouse even[ required that its mobile users either install t](http://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-requires-standalone-messenger-app-for-mobile-chat/)he Messenger App, or give up using the Facebook private messaging feature altogether. The result: (even with clear evidence that it did indeed include your location in messenger by default) over 500 MILLION people downloaded it. *Million.  *

[Read More »](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/location-sharing-in-facebooks-messenger-app-the-basics)

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