About Parenting Teens: Internet Behavior is Public Behavior

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School Troubled Teens Help From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Internet Behavior is Public Behavior No invention in the history of man has had a more dramatic impact on a child's world view, in such a short period of time, as the internet. The entire range of human behavior, from the most noble to the most depraved, is available to our children online. As parents, our job is to manage and modulate our kids' exposure to this wide range of content good and bad... read more. See More About:  internet safety for teens  teen rules and responsibilities  teen blogs How to Keep Teens Who Use Social Networking Sites Safe How do you keep your teen who uses social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace and other interactive teen sites safe for your teen? Do you check in with them, friend them or put a time limit on the internet in your home? What has worked for your family? Please share your best advice, experiences and opinions on teens who are social networking for other parents of teens. Share your thoughts, advice and opinions. See More About:  internet safety for teens  teen rules and responsibilities  teen blogs How To Keep Your Teen From Becoming an Online Porn Star While your teen may not set out to become famous on the web for naked pictures, it is happening to teens who aren't prudent enough not to pose nude or in suggestive positions in front of friends with camera ready cell phones. Even boyfriends/girlfriends who are involved with heavy petting and/or sex, talk their partners into taking pictures which are then shared with friends. It doesn't take long for these pictures to then be distributed throughout the Net. You can protect your teen from this kind of exposure, which can do irreparable harm to their self-esteem and body image, by following these tips. See More About:  teens online  teens and sex  teen health Best Tips for Parenting Teens in the Digital Age Today's parental worry about the Net, texting, MySpace, Facebook, etc. is a very real fear. In 1998, I likened the internet to any alley or street in the world and then asked the community if they were going to let their teen walk down those streets alone. The answer I got from our active parents was a resounding "NO!" But what can you do to keep your teen safe and use the internet as a helpful tool for the whole family? Read on and use some tips from our parenting community. See More About:  internet safety for teens  teen rules and responsibilities  teen blogs Parenting of Adolescents Ads Troubled Teenagers Defiant Teens Teen Stress Parenting Teenagers Struggling Teens Featured Articles   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Talking to Teens About Tough Issues Quiz: Are You Raising a Healthy Teen? Teen Birthday Party Themes and Ideas 6 Tips for Parenting Troubled Teens How to Raise a Drug-Free Teen Advertisement