Category Archives: Child safety

It’s Time for Adults to Stop Bullying Kids and Each Other

Posted on March 27, 2013 by larrymagid

  by Larry Magid We hear a lot about kids bullying* other kids and it is indeed a problem. But what about adults bullying other adults, or adults bullying kids? True, bullying is a problem among youth. The National Center … Continue reading →

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Video Games and Societal Violence: Cause for Urgent Action or a Bridge Too Far?

Posted on March 16, 2013 by larrymagid

By Michael Levine and Christopher Ferguson In the wake of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook, an unusual alliance of concerned policymakers from both sides of the aisle, as well as gun rights and children’s advocates have called for new … Continue reading →

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Making it Safe to Compete for Child Athletes

Posted on March 13, 2013 by larrymagid

by Larry Magid I’ve been a board member at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for several years and I’ve heard a lot of horrible stories about children who have been abducted or abused. Every story is … Continue reading →

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Survey: More Teens Accessing Internet via Smartphones

Posted on March 13, 2013 by larrymagid

There was a time when I advised parents to put their computer in a central area of the home so they could keep their eye on their kids’ use. But increasingly kids are accessing the net on smartphones. A Pew … Continue reading →

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World Day Against Cyber-Censorship Should Apply to Kids as Well

Posted on March 11, 2013 by larrymagid

  By Larry Magid Reporters Without Borders has declared Tuesday, March 12th as World Day Against Cyber-Censorship in support of an “Internet without restrictions and accessible to all.” The last time I checked, the word “all” applied to everyone — people … Continue reading →

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Online Dating Safety Tips for Adults

Posted on March 3, 2013 by larrymagid

  These tips are for adults, not minors. Most online dating sites prohibit children and teens for good reasons.   Minors should not use these services, should not lie about their age and should not get together with people they meet … Continue reading →

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Student and school videos on “the good side of the Internet” could win $10K each

Posted on March 1, 2013 by larrymagid

For the fourth year in a row, security company Trend Micro is sponsoring the “What’s Your Story” competition designed to encourage young people from the United States and Canada to submit videos that answer the question: “What does the good … Continue reading →

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Sony’s New PlayStation 4 and Your Privacy

Posted on February 25, 2013 by larrymagid

As I watched Sony unveil the PlayStation 4 at a press conference on February 20th, I was struck by how much data the new device would be collecting from its users. “We’re changing the rule when it comes to social gaming,” … Continue reading →

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Can technology disrupt education?

Posted on February 22, 2013 by larrymagid

by Larry Magid This article first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News Can technology disrupt education? by Larry Magid Sometimes I think there should be a big sign in front of some schools saying “Welcome back to the 20th … Continue reading →

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Expert advises parents on how to talk with kids about bullying

Posted on February 21, 2013 by larrymagid

  Author and bullying expert Trudy Ludwig has written an excellent article on “How to Talk to Your Kids about Bullying” that’s posted on the Family Online Safety Institute’s Platform for Good site. The article helps explain what bullying is … Continue reading →

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