Prevent Cyberbullyingwith My Mobile Watchdog
By OSAblogger on Sep 8, 2009 in Bullies / Bullying
If there is something that can happen to any child on a daily basis, it is bullying. Many kids, and sometimes even adults, suffer the emotional and physical attacks done by their peers or other people, and it can be really sad to be on the receiving end of such acts. Bullying has even taken a new form as the popularity of the Internet and mobile phones has given rise to cyberbullying. Cyberbullying exists when a person is being harassed, hurt or harmed by another using mobile phones, the Internet and other devices. To ensure that our kids do not become victims, or even perpetrators of any form of bullying is one of the biggest responsibilities we have as parents. Speaking of the Internet, there are many applications available today that can safeguard children against online bullying, but most computer or Internet software are not designed to work in mobile phones and help in monitoring kids’ cell phone activities. Mobile Phone Surveillance
As I have been a recipient of bullying when I was a child, I know that such activities can leave emotional marks on kids. Today, I do my best to protect my son Billy from bullying so that he will not experience the same things that I went through when I was young. However, it is sometimes very hard for school authorities to act on bullying when there is no proof or evidence. To make things complicated, most kids believe that what happens in school should stay in school, and parents absolutely do not have anything to do about school. When I was a kid, I tried to keep from my parents all the bullying that I experienced at school because I could not bear the shame or the feeling of insecurity. So when my office mates mentioned Bob Lotter’s My Mobile Watchdog, I immediately logged online and checked out the reviews about the software. I have made up my mind that when an application which can help me monitor my son’s mobile phone activities comes, I will definitely try it out. Naturally, I would first test if such application really works and that it is not some kind of useless or malicious software.
After checking out the website of My Mobile Watchdog and receiving feedback from some of my colleagues at work, I tried the product. At $9.95 a month, this software is indeed very affordable. If preventing cyberbullying is your main concern, then this application is a good deal. If you are looking for a user friendly application, then you will really like My Mobile Watchdog just as I do. The software comes with access to service representatives who can answer any customer question or problem, plus there are even tutorials to help you use the software effectively.
With the help of My Mobile Watchdog, I was able to monitor Billy’s text messages and screen his contact numbers. I am thankful that I did not hesitate to try the product because I realized that my son was indeed a victim of cyber bullies. Billy received mean remarks and threats because he did not want to participate in cheating during an exam. Through My Mobile Watchdog, I gained enough evidence to nail the other kids who committed cyberbullying against my son. Cyberbullying
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