Parents have little idea what teens do online, says study
A new US survey of more than 1,000 teenagers (13-17) and 1,000 parents of teenagers by online security company Mcafee has highlighted the discrepancies between what parents think about their teenagers' use of the internet, what is really going on, and what each group is doing to outsmart the other. full story
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Russ Warner: Top Ways Kids Hide Their Online Behavior From Parents
Most parents believe they are in control when it comes to teaching a child about the use of digital devices. The reality is that children are learning at younger ages about technology, and they are largely unsupervised. A recent report said 47 percent of kids ages 8 to 12 years old have a smart phone with Internet access. Another study said kids use digital devices more than...
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Teens wising up to the perils of online oversharing: report
America's teens appear to be finally catching on to the fact that writing up their latest beer pong triumph or their true feelings about their Spanish teacher on their Facebook page may not be such a great idea. A new Pew Research Center study released Tuesday suggests that younger Web ...
washingtontimes.com (1 day ago)
Study: Lax attitude on teens and Rx drug abuse
More parents need to talk with their teens about the dangers of abusing Ritalin, Adderall and other prescription drugs, suggests a new study that finds discouraging trends on kids and drug use.
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Study: Lax attitude on teens and Rx drug abuse
WASHINGTON More parents need to talk with their teens about the dangers of abusing Ritalin, Adderall and other prescription drugs, suggests a new study that finds discouraging trends on kids and drug use.
statesmanjournal.com (29 days ago)
Study: Lax attitude on teens and Rx drug abuse
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More parents need to talk with their teens about the dangers of abusing Ritalin, Adderall and other prescription drugs, suggests a new study that finds discouraging trends on kids and drug use....
ap.org (29 days ago)
Hey Parents: 'Fessing Up to Your Kids About Your Past Smoking and Pot Use Isn't Such a Good Idea
FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- It's time for that heart to heart with your kids about the dangers of smoking, drinking or illicit drugs. One thing it's best not to bring up: Your own dabbling in such substances in your youth, a new study suggests.The study found that kids are more likely to have negative views of smoking, drinking and drugs if their parents don't reveal...
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Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter
Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing more personal information about themselves even as they try to protect their online reputations.
philly.com (1 day ago)
Study: Lax attitude on teens and Rx drug abuse
WASHINGTON — A new report suggests teens and parents aren't talking about prescription drug abuse as much as they should.The report, being released by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, says that when teens were asked about the last substance abuse conversation they had with their parents, just 14 percent said they talked about abusing a prescription drug like Ritalin or...
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