You can save a life over the holidays! No hype. This was Spring Lake Park, Minnesota yesterday: “woman kidnapped, boundin trunk of car” after meeting man online. We can dismiss with a critique of the decisions of a 27-year-old, but the truth is the target of these predators is often children.
During the holidays, many of us will see friends and family we don’t usually see. Someone reading this now knows someone who is at risk online. Is it someone you care about? Talk with your friends and family. We all need to make sure our kids are safe online. Predators are ahead of us and it is time for us to catch up!
Here’s an easy start. Share this important tip: Real Life before Online – Do you know all of your “friends”? Mention this to a parent you know. Sit down with your own kids and go through online friends one by one. How do they know them? Take a look at friend posts. Is the conversation you would be comfortable with your kids having in person?
More Resources
Facebook SafetyCenter – With 700 million members, Facebook’s “population” is only surpassed by two countries in the world (India and China). Facebook has gathered some valuable references for parents of teens.
Parents vs. Predators – InfraGard partner Fire Chief Ken and Rising Star studios present the movie Internet Safety: Parents vs. Predators, a personal story of near abduction. See the personal story of Ken’sdaughter Chelsea here.
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