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Digital abuse is a growing form of abuse, particularly among teens. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o /> According to Pew Research conducted in 2007: 70 percent of teens talk daily with friends on a cell phone, 60 percent send text messages daily, 54 percent send instant messages, 47 percent send email…
Image: brisbanetimes.com No longer do teens communicate by talking. “It’s like all about texting.” Unfortunately, this depersonalization of communication clouds our kids judgement about what is and what is not appropriate. Many young kids are sending each other nude photos or videos via their cell phones or via email. If you ask a teen about…
Sexting is sharing sexually explicit photos, videos and chat by cell phone or online and is a fairly common activity among young people, despite potential negative consequences for those who do it. According to an Associated Press-MTV poll more than a quarter of young people have been involved in sexting in some form. Nearly half…
Low-Profile, Self-charging Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms A new slender, low profile smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms are now available from KIDDE. This is a nice option for people who want the protection of smoke detection but always hated the look of the large bulky sensor on the ceiling. The new alarm line, called…
Gun Safety And Kids ~ What’s Important! Whether you own a gun, or not it’s important to talk to kids about the potential dangers of guns, and what to do if they find one. Guns are in more than one third of all U.S. households. Being safe with guns can keep kids, teens, and…
About a third of texting teens in the U.S. admit to texting behind the wheel, even though some said they thought it could hinder their ability to drive, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Teens aged 16 and 17 reported a variety of motivations for texting while driving, including the need to…
Yesterday A 15-year-old boy packing a BB gun was shot in the face by a Bronx plainclothes cop after the teen made a move for the fake gun. Full Story.Marcus Bonner was shot in his left cheek after narcotics detectives spotted him arguing with a rival group of teens. He pulled the imitation handgun and…
Halloween Safety Keeping Kids Safe! Trick or Treating should be one of the great adventures of Halloween safety for kids! Dressing in scary costumes and going door to door, yelling “Tricks or Treat!” This is a repeat of last years post but worth mentioning again. Here are a few tips that can keep your child…
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