Kids, Violence, and the Internet: Tips for Parents
Thursday, April 10th, 2008 
This week, a shocking video was released that shows the savage 30-minute beating of a teen who had allegedly trash-talked her attackers on her MySpace page. According to the Pope County Florida Sheriff’s office, two boys stood guard outside a home while a group of offended girls took their revenge and videotaped the savagery that followed.
Kids may or may not hear about this horrifying incident, but it brings up critical issues that should be addressed with teens. It offers a powerful opportunity for parents to have a conversation with their children about three critical realities kids must be aware of in this age of the computer and the ability to instantly create videos.
Actions have consequences — cyberbullying is unacceptable.
Talk to your kids about what they say on their MySpace or Facebook or blog pages. Remind them that what they say is public, and if it’s harassing, humiliating, threatening, or disrespectful, consequences can result. [Read More]
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