
Note from James: A lot of the things we do to protect our children might be considered “spying” by our kids, but they are in fact measures we take to keep them safe from others, as well as from themselves. Before we begin, I want to say that I
hesitate to use the word “spying” because [...]

Parents may never have heard of it, but surveys show that 20 to 60 percent of teens are doing it: “sexting”. While this troubling trend continues full speed ahead, parents, teachers and lawmakers are struggling to react appropriately to the phenomenon that puts kids at risk for exploitation, harassment, and even felony charges.
What is sexting? [...]

Technology has advanced tremendously over the last few years. Tasks that required the use of a supercomputer a few generations ago can now be accomplished on the small handheld device. In fact, there isn’t much you can’t do with a modern smartphone.
In fact the type of stuff that we thought only agent 007 could do [...]

Every parent concerned for their children’s welfare should know how to talk with their children on the topic of ‘sexting.’
‘Sexting’ involves the distribution of graphic sexual messages or photos by cell phone.
The potential for this activity to affect one’s life negatively is great; when it involves a minor on either end of the exchange, it [...]

Jane, a North Jersey teen,* knows posting nude pictures on Facebook is inappropriate. She knows she can get into deep trouble and cause embarrassment for herself and her family.
The problem is kids like Jane don’t care.
Their behavior is called “sexting” — sending sexually suggestive messages or images to others via cell phone, or posting them [...]