Shared Blog: The 9 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids
HCA Shared Blog:
The 9 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids
(from Crosswalk.com)
Highlands Christian Academy continually encourages parents to closely monitor their students’ activity on the internet. This article provides excellent information for families with children ever spending time online.
“The bad guy’s not just at the bus stop anymore. He has entrance right into your kid’s bedroom and hand-held cellphone device. Sexual predators can target your children even when your child is in the room down the hall. And sexual predators aren’t the only problem. Cyber-bullying and exposures to sexually inappropriate content are additional concerns.
“New apps are constantly being created, so it’s important to monitor what your child downloads. Being aware of the online tricks predators use will help you know what to look for… your child’s safety is more important than their privacy.
“As a parent, you aren’t being nosy by checking their cell phone on a regular basis; you are being responsible.”