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Parents, Keep Family Computers in Common Areas
Dr. Clatch writes about how parents can use the family computer to keep an eye on their children's online activity.
One pertinent approach to identifying cyberbullying is for parents to locate computers in a common area of the home, such as the living room. Locating a family computer in a common area will enable parents to review the computer’s history to determine if problems have occurred. In addition, this tactic will also limit the child’s privacy, making it possible to detect problems.
Additionally, parents should consider setting up email and chat accounts with their children. While some teens may be unwilling at first, parents should remind their children that they wouldn’t use the information to invade their privacy. The information should be used if problems arise or when cyberbullying is suspected.
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