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7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens
It is comforting to believe we have taught our children to avoid common pitfalls in life that might expose them to danger, like texting while driving or getting into a stranger’s van. Parents often enforce curfews and stress the importance of abstaining from risky behaviors to keep children safe, but we often overlook some common…
Ready, Set, Selfie: Should We Be Concerned About Our Kids On Social Media?
Think your child is only on Facebook and is probably aware of the dangers? Think againand again, and again, and again. Your tweens and teens are on many social media sites, and chances are its not even Facebook. Most parents know about Facebook; heck, most parents are on Facebook. What parents dont know about are the countless other social media experiences their children have on a daily basis. The myriad of bizarre …
Adventure Playset Swing Set Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled approximately 240,000 playsets Thursday made by the company Adventure Playsets.
Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets
About 4,600 outdoor playsets have been recalled by Escalade Sports and the Consumer Product and Safety Commission due to a fall hazard. The swing seats on the playset can crack and break, causing the child to fall to the ground. Escalade Sports has received 24 reports of the seats breaking.
The Effects of Media Violence on Teenagers
Violent images sometimes seem to be everywhere–in movies, on television and in video games. Some types of popular music feature lyrics that depict or glorify violent situations. Exposure to violence, whether it is real or simulated, can have a negative effect on teenagers. Over the years, numerous studies, such as one done by psychologists at Iowa State University in 2003, have shown a connection between teenagers being exposed to violent media and displaying violent behavior themselves.