3 things parents can do to protect their kids  Published On: Feb
19 2013 12:08:36 PM EST teen driving car  (NewsUSA) - The
explosions of technology, mobile and social media use among
tweens and teens have left many parents increasingly in the dark
about what their children see, say and do every day, and without
a clue as to what to do about it.  The truth is, most children
have a hard enough time navigating the potential threats and
pitfalls that come with being a "tween" or teen in the physical
world, and the digital component only compounds the situation.
Many parents today have NO IDEA what kind of information their
teens are accessing and sharing on a daily basis, while most
kids have NO IDEA of the potentially far-reaching consequences
of their online behaviors and activities.  So the question is:
How can parents help teens and tweens navigate their physical
and digital worlds in a way that will keep them safe and on the
right track?  1. Start a dialogue with your teen/tween. Talk
about sexting, cyberbul