...Effective Ways Of Keeping Your Children Safe Online. Children are especially vulnerable in the digital age, despite the threats not being clearly visible. Because of their innocence and unsuspecting nature, children are very susceptible to manipulation. It is, therefore, a parent’s responsibility to protect children online and here are four effective ways of doing that. Limit their social media exposure Social media is the bane of a lot of child-targeted evil online. Social media for most children today begins soon after birth when their parents start sharing everything about the children from pictures to names and dates of birth. Unfortunately, this only exposes the child to unforeseen dangers of sharenting – the constant mix of social media sharing and parenting. Such dangers include; cyberbullying, identity theft,...
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...With the recent rise of social media our lives have become almost completely online. This media makes it possible for us to keep in touch with family and friends that are hundreds, or even thousands of miles away, gives us the opportunity to promote an event that has occurred in our life to all of our friends in seconds, and even makes it possible to see pictures of your best friend's new baby within minutes of the birth! With so much of our lives being online, do we ever stop to wonder about how safe social media really is? Some people find their house robbed, their child molested, or even themselves unemployed because of the people they chose to interact with on social media sites. Instant Checkmate, a source for internet background...
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...PRunning Head: PROCTECTING CHILDREN ONLINE Protecting Children Online Abstract Protecting children online is becoming an all hands effort. Online predators are the new way for individuals to plan, fantasize, and full fill their needs. Just telling your child to not talk to strangers will not cut it in today’s internet world. Protecting children online takes planning, coaching and internet rules setup to hopefully provide that barrier. Anybody can be anybody behind a computer. Providing this vital information to children could be the one thing that saves that child’s life. What is a sexual predator online? A sexual predator is better known as pedophile. We have all checked those websites to find out and to see if we have a sex offender living near our homes. How many people have actually checked out the websites children are visiting? The children today are more technological then their parents and the parents need to be aware of the dangers that lurk behind every computer. The most common means by which sexual predators contact children over the Internet is through chat rooms, instant messages and email. In fact, 89% of sexual solicitations were made in either chat rooms or instant messages and 1 in 5 youth (ages 10-17 years) has been sexually solicited online (JAMA, 2001). Considering that 25% of kids online participate in real time chat and 13 million use instant messaging, the risks of such children, either knowingly or unknowingly, interacting with...
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...Julia Brand English 101 September 11, 2014 Dangers of Social Media Social media has become a commonplace in the homes across America. Like all things there are those out there who looks to use things for bad purposes. This puts us in a predicament where our children have access to the entire world before they’re truly ready to experience it. This means we need to help teach our children what is and isn’t safe on the internet and for us as parents to also recognize what is harmful and to attempt to protect our children. The dangers they face are often cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying, and a “no privacy” zone. Being able to recognize these things and teach our children how to handle them will make for a much safer social media experience and an all-around more fun one. A threat to children that can lead to many harmful outcomes is cyber-stalking. This also includes harassment over the internet. Many times cyber-stalking is performed by a jealous ex-boyfriend/girlfriend who becomes obsessive and unable to move on from the relationship. Sometimes this can be an adult posing as a child in an attempt to lure them to their home. This is a particularly dangerous form of cyber-stalking that has very potentially dangers outcomes. Many times these people go years without being caught because they cause the victim to be in fear of telling what happened and they often times return to the abuse. Another form of cyber-stalking is where someone “for fun” repeatedly sends malicious content...
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...Cyber Security Isn’t 7 Cyber-crime 8 Types of Cyber-crimes 8 Hacking: 8 Theft: 8 Cyber Stalking: 9 Identity Theft: 9 Malicious Software: 9 Child soliciting and Abuse: 9 Cyber Bullying 10 Causes of Cyber-crime 10 History of Cyber-crime 10 Cyber-crime in Modern Society 11 Categories of Cyber-crime 11 Individual: 12 Property: 12 Government: 12 How to Tackle Cyber-crime 12 RECENT SURVEY ISSUES ON CYBER SECURITY TRENDS 14 Mobile Devices and Apps 14 Social Media Networking 14 Cloud Computing 14 Protect systems rather Information 15 New Platforms and Devices 15 Everything Physical can be Digital 15 Survey Questions 16 Conclusion 16 Cyber Security and its Challenges to Society Introduction: Over the past several years, experts and policy makers have expressed increasing concerns about protecting internet from cyber-attacks—deliberate attempts by unauthorized persons to access. Many experts expect the number and severity of cyber-attacks to increase over the next several years. The act of protecting internet, computer systems and their contents has come to be known as cyber security. Abroad and arguably somewhat fuzzy concept, cyber security can be a useful term but tends to defy precise definition. It usually refers to one or more of three things: * A set of activities and other measures intended to protect—from attack, disruption, or other threats—computers,...
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...in today’s modern society. When does it stop? Will it ever? Where are the moral values? Will parents take a stand for what is right for the children even if a teenager believes that they are being protected because they used false information in their profile? When we define the word intrusion it means: an illegal act of entering, seizing, or taking possession of another's property. I’m sorry, but as a parent I believe my children don’t own anything they don’t have the right to say I can take you to court mom for taking my computer, regardless if you earned it with allowance given by your parents. Some children seem to believe that their privacy is invaded when parents block certain websites from them or if their computer gets taken away from them even if they are on punishment. According to an on-line survey on business weeks website says: Three of four parents don't believe social networks are doing a good enough job of...
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...protect their children might be considered spying by some, but they are in fact “measures parents take to keep their children safe from others” (empowering parents). I believe it is acceptable for parents to use whatever source they feel necessary to protect their children, including but not limited to Spyware to monitor computer use. To further support my views of protecting children on the internet, we will consider family values, current laws and age appropriate monitoring. In my opinion, judgments and views from outside sources should not penetrate the “Family Values” that are usually dictated by the Head of Household. In most cases Family Values are there to deter any risky behavior by minor children. While the Internet allow kids the freedom to make friends, play games and research homework with the click of a button, it can pose a potential danger as online predators, cyber bullies and scam artists share the same freedoms. While there is no easy solution, preventative measures can greatly reduce a child’s chances of becoming a victim. Given the potential dangers of children’s internet usage, see the following suggestions for addressing internet safety in the home. 1. Explain to your children the potential hazards of online sexual solicitation and the risks associated with internet communication with strangers. 2. Teach your child to avoid sending personally identifying information via the internet. Such as a real name, address, school, telephone number, photos...
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...Main Stream Media Violence and the Effects on Society Violence can be found in almost every form of media from television to video games. Violence exists in sports, news, movies, and games. This violence has many implications on society. The impact of this violence is different from one person to the next and from children to adults. There are many forms of violence in the media today. Violence is most prevalent on TV and in movies, video games, and the daily news from around the world. Violence can be found in sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts, hockey, and football. The news reports of murder and other forms of violence every day. News about foreign wars or news of violence in your local inner city, bet your bottom dollar you will hear something new every day. It seems like every day there is a new and violent video game coming out. Games about war and games about crime life, even games about fantasy violence are all over the market. Children are affected by violent media more so than adults. Studies have shown that on average, American children watch no less than 4 hours of TV a day. Studies have also proven that violent programming can have some very adverse effects on children. Children can become emotionally numb to violence and develop a lack of empathy for victims, as noted by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Children have been known to imitate the violence they see on TV. Some children may even learn to use...
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...controlled by the producers and or companies of each single application. Abusing these types of businesses can result in consequences, and abusing them in ways that break the law should concern the government and its power to monitor the sources. For example, posting inappropriate media or sending hostile comments are able to be dealt with within the Instagram company. In these scenarios, social media sites offer a “report†option, allowing users to report content they feel shouldn’t be on the site. In cases where media that breaks the law of harassment like posting a video of a minor using an illegal drug or a video of a robbery, can be taken over by the government and taken into further steps than just “report.†The government should have the power to take things involving the government into their hands, keeping the internet safe....
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...impacted many users’ lives. The immense popularity of social media has affected many aspects of the Internet: productivity levels, privacy, cyber bullying, and communication. So, parents, do something. If you want to see this generation and future generations of kids be saved from the bitter ways of the Internet, don’t just sit around and wait for a change. Be the change. Yes, the cheesy phrases of “protecting the corrupted” and “be the change” have been thrown into context, but that shouldn’t take away from underlying meaning. Although there are rewarding and beneficial aspects that are uncovered by social media, we must protect the future generations from being brainwashed by the ways of the Internet. The cruel, bitter faults from exposing personal information to the cyber world. Because the ways of life are changing and the unawareness of the negative impacts of social media has caused upsetting outcomes. So, I ask, to simply think and be aware of how social media can corrupt your children’s minds and disturb the peace there once was. Social media has become an easy and accessible way to communicate with others and yes, our future will involve social media. Lots of people believe more voices can be heard and important topics can be discussed within larger audiences. But although this may be of importance, face-to-face communication will become a thing of the past, diminishing real life relationships. Social media has made it difficult to distinguish between the bonds...
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...Teen Pregnancy and Catholic Social Teaching: A Social and Moral Dilemma Imagine being in a multi-dimensional crisis of utmost magnitude. You are 16 and you are pregnant. You have disgraced your family, been physically abandoned by the father of the child, and you lost your faith in God. Who do you turn to for help? Is it even worth the fight? You lie there with nothing but blackness and wait for a glimmer of hope… Although early pregnancy and childbearing is an issue of concern, Catholic social teaching can offer that glimmer of hope in a number of ways. Some of the teachings that can help combat some of the ills of teen pregnancy include promotion of human dignity, option for the poor and vulnerable, faith in the common good, active participation in society, and whole contribution in the rights and responsibilities. The Child Saving Institute is a direct charitable group that is working to support this population, largely through these values. According to Ventura, “Experts estimate that about 760,000 teenagers become pregnant every year.” In addition, “Those experts estimate that only about one percent consider adoption” (as cited in Windley-Daoust, 2008, p. 136). While being a public health, social and moral dilemma, it has been a rising epidemic that has consumed our nation and captured media attention. What many people fail to recognize is that the aftermath of a teenage pregnancy goes far beyond the birth of the child. According to Checkland and Wong (2000), “Not only...
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...Social Media: Information Technology Abstract Social Media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, are universally known and present in parts of the world in today’s society. Social media have become such a part of many people daily activities that most couldn’t image living without it. It has brought many benefits to us, but also some pitfalls. Facebook monitors how third parties use your personal data, however, they also state they cannot guarantee “that third parties will follow Facebook’s privacy policy, if you don’t want your privacy violated, then you probably want to reconsider joining Facebook or other social networks. The definition of “privacy” is subjective, however, things like personal information such as name, living and working locations, job, career, education, income, relationship status, contact information, and bank information should be safeguarded at all costs to prevent things like stalking, identity theft, fraud, and other attempts to undermine a person’s life. It’s not all bad, Facebook has reunited family’s, long lost friends, and is helping police officers catch the bad guys, however, like anything, too much can be bad for you. More recently social media has been known as the tool that facilitated many uprising in Middle Eastern countries. It helped kick start a revolution known as the Arab Spring. Facebook was used to schedule activities such as gatherings to protest, Twitter was used to coordinate an array of events at a moment’s notice...
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...situation and the conflicts of feeling to reach an acceptable outcome. Years ago when my oldest child was in second grade we had a very serious issue dealing with racism at his school with another little boy towards him. Initially I encourage him to do all the socially acceptable things such as ignoring the comments from this little boy, reporting it to a teacher, and speaking to his counselor. I also followed up with talking to the teacher and counselor. The problem continued to persist and my son was very upset and uncomfortable by it. I requested to know who the other child’s parents where so that I may possibly speak to them and try to reach a resolution of some sorts. The school would not provide me the information I needed to do so, instead stating that they would continue to try to fix the situation. I feel that by not allowing me the opportunity to address the situation personally the school denied me the ability to express any preferable outcomes for resolving the situation, as well as kept me from protecting my child from the racial harassment. Also I feel I was denied the opportunity to express how the situation affected my son and me. Furthermore, the issues continued to persist to the point that it ended in a physical altercation. After the altercation certain discriminations became evident and in order for my son to be treated fairly I had to threated exposure through local media. Only then did any real resolution come for the situation, but...
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...1 BAM, BAM The vibration of the controller grasped tightly between your sweating hands. The “BAM BAM” sound of bullets firing out of your semi-automatic machine gun. The sense of euphoria of a victory so tangible, you’re just a single kill away from winning it all. The sweet rush of victory! This small satisfaction video gamers crave is often portrayed as dangerous to the safety of a community. The joy video gamers feel as they kill one victim after another is often thought to manifest into actual acts of violence. It’s commonly believed that violent video game exposure can lead to aggressive thinking, and a decrease in social behavior, as well as actual displays of violent behavior such as shootings. However, there is no substantial evidence confirming this theory. Violent video games are often portrayed as having the ability to brainwash young players, turning them into vicious wrongdoers. The media seems to include possible video game violence as a root of aggressive behavior anytime there is a serious crime committed, whether it is a shooting rampage or a case of domestic violence. People looking for someone or something to blame for any intolerable act of cruelty will often point to the aggressive nature of some of the video games currently on the market. It appears that blaming video games for violent acts has become second nature to many. This tendency has overshadowed the core issues of poor impulse control, bad judgment, and mental illness. Video games can...
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..."I believe one of the first signs of growing up is knowing the difference from right and wrong. As children we have to be told what not to do, and what we ought to do. As we get older we begin to develop a mental understanding of these limits, and this is what forms our moral compass. In this day and age, people seem to have gone out of control, especially with what they consider is their right to ""Freedom of Speech"". This was most evident after the inauguration of our president, Mr. Trump. Hating and hazing people for exercising their freedom of speech, completely contradicted the freedom of speech people were demanding for themselves. People openly shove their beliefs in your face, but have little respect for what anyone else believes....
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