Parry Aftab
Parry Aftab
Parry Aftab is an American lawyer and Internet safety expert who founded the Internet safety organization WiredSafety and the consulting firm WiredTrust...
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Don't share info that you wouldn't put on a billboard on a superhighway. We need to remember that whatever you type on the Internet stays on the Internet. It's like a tattoo.
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A lot of teens have no idea that what they're posting may have ramifications later on in life. If it's on the Internet for one second, it's on the Internet forever.
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They don't see a real risk because they're sitting in their living rooms or bedrooms where they don't see anyone there to hurt them.
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They don't know how to exercise judgment. There's no impulse control of kids these age.
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As kids become more tech savvy, something has to be done. We can't just tell children not to visit these sites and assume that will be enough. And we've heard that parental control programs are too complex for people, so best of all would be straightforward, easy applications, and some legislation as well.
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This is a rich and upper-middle-class problem. They have too much time, too much technology and their parents aren't around to keep an eye on them.
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This is what teens do. They act out and pretend to be cool. It's not easy for them in real life, but online they just have to change the background of their Web site to be cool.
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They're licking their lips and arching their back for the camera because they can, and they have no idea of the consequences.
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Teens are teens for a reason. It's because they aren't yet adults. That's why we have to keep a close watch over them.
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Teaching kids what to do when the unexpected arises is the most important training,
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These profiles can be a window into their souls. It's a unique opportunity to learn about your kids. You may find out that your kids write poetry or actually enjoyed the vacation you went on.
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Most spammers will ignore the state laws, as they have all others.
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Lots and lots of parents want their kids' profiles down. But we all need to take a breath and fashion solutions to address the real problem, which is how much information kids are putting online and who are they communicating with online.
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Lots and lots of parents want their kids' profiles down.