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cgod  ·  4429 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Cyber-Bullying in the News

First off, I'm not saying that this girl is at fault, I'm not saying it's her parents fault.

I know that if my daughter isn't taught how to be safe on the internet it will be my fault. There are many kids who parents know the internet isn't a totally wholesome place but who don't have a real conversation about possible consequences and safe practices.

If you have a relationship with a young person who looks up to you and listens to you take the time to talk about the possible consequences of sexting and video chat. I had a relative sit me down for talk about the consequences of dangers of various drugs when I was about thirteen, I think it prevented me from putting myself into some dangerous situation that might have ruined my life. I think the internet talk could be like that.