I have been hearing a lot of stories in the news lately about children being abused by sexual predators. As a mother, the whole topic of pedophiles and the child sex trade just sickens me... It also makes me very sad and stirs up unpleasant memories from my own childhood. You see, I was sexually abused over and over and over again as a child. It is a pain that I carry and will carry my whole life. It is something that never goes away, but more importantly, it should never have happened! As I sat and thought about this very important topic, I decided it was time for us, as Mothers, to take a stand and do whatever we can to prevent this from happening to our children! 10 Ways to Help Keep Kids Safe from Sexual Predators 1. Who, What, Where and When. Know who your kids are with at all times. Pay attention to what they are doing on and offline. Know where they are at all times. Pay attention to when they are with people you do not know very well. 2. Talk to your Kids. Start young. … [Read more...]
Identifying and Dealing with Bullies
When it comes to kids and bullying -- it's not discriminatory. There are no boundaries. Bullying can affect anyone of any race or size. You don't have to know someone to be bullied because it can happen anywhere. Gone are the days when a child can escape the bullying by coming home, but now with the world so advanced with technology, home is no longer a safe haven. No parent dreams of their child being a bully or being bullied. The first thing to do is educate your child on what is bullying, how to identify it and what to do about it. What is bullying? Bullying is cruel behavior that is verbal, physical or written. It is within intention to hurt another person physically or emotionally. How to identify bullying? Bullies taunt, harass, gossip, spread hurtful rumors verbally and through electronic technology - texting, instant messaging, emails, social networks and blogs. They take great pleasure in and find it humorous in seeing their victims struggle. They usually say it's the … [Read more...]
Must Do Tips To Keep Kids Safe On Facebook
It's hard to avoid being a part of social media sites like Facebook. While it can be addictive for adults, it's even more attractive to young school age kids. Facebook has drawn many underage kids to their site. According to Facebook's terms of service a person must be at least 13 years old, but many kids are a part of Facebook who don't meet this requirement. For the most part it's easy to lie about the age as there isn't a way to know if it's true or not. While 13 is a bit young to be on social media sites, it's also inevitable. If you have a mature and responsible 13 year old who is beyond their years, there won't be as many problems as opposed to someone who is immature and don't really know right from wrong. It's the parents' responsibility to know and enforce rules for their children who belong to social media sites. Valuable tips to help keep your child safe on Facebook. - Discuss with your child what you expect from them while they are on Facebook. In other words, … [Read more...]
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