"The easiest way to get started is to realize that you'll never know all the lingo that your teen or child will know. Choose bits and pieces of lingo then turn to a guide or lingo dictionary for guidance. Some terminology is common sense, some is completely unnecessary and some is a way to hide information. Check out resources available to educate yourself on chat lingo and decide if you want the necessities or more of the whole picture."With all the stories out there about child predators, many parents are fearful of their teens using social networking sites or on-line chat applications. While a bit of caution is good, fear and panic aren't necessary. Most on-line activity is harmless. Set ground rules, keep the family computer in an open room, and let your teen know that you're monitoring, to a degree, their activity.
Labels: safety, communication, text_messaging
Posted By: Aspen Education Group