Don’t Rush, it’s exciting to discover a mutual interest. Be cautious anyway. Never meet for the first time privately or at night. Meet for lunch and bring a friend. Let others know where you’re going and when you’ll get back. Never leave with him or her. Stick to the game plan; your friend is there for a reason.

By educating your children to these techniques you can greatly increase their ability to spot a sexual predator before they have had a chance to steal the child’s trust. You should also make sure that your children know to tell you or someone they trust if they ever encounter someone they expect of using one of these techniques either on the internet or in real life.

Bullying has been a problem for children as long as there have been children. These days though, bullying has taken a technological turn and, in doing so, has become more secretive that it has ever been before.

The top brass at American Express, chagrined at the discovery of its people tracking plans, met with CASPIAN (Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering) last week to discuss the issue. One outcome of the meeting was a promise by American Express to review its entire patent portfolio and ensure that any people-tracking plans be accompanied by language requiring consumer notice and consent.

I love this site and have been a member for years… and in today’s newsletter “Common Sense Media” really raise a good question. And you need to go and read this article, Are We More Concerned About Sexting Than Sex? Also, you need to sign up for their website they have really good information for everyday advice and counsel for parents and their children!