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Officers and school officials want to make sure that students and their parents understand that under Massachusetts state law, sexting pictures of anyone under 18, whether you are the one who sent it, received it, with consent or not, is considered child pornography, and therefore, a felony. Read Full Story…

Teenage years are a turbulent time of learning independence, developing social skills and experiencing sexuality and romance. Teens face peer groups pressure and have no micro guidance from parents. Texting is an important social communication channel for teens, giving the opportunity for anxiety free communication with the opposite sex. This study explores teenager’s use of […]

The leisure days of summer are over and that means buckling down for the school year.  From homework to after school activities, you child has many more commitments now.  And this means less time spent on their electronic devices, including a cell phone. This change in pace can be a dramatic one for any child.  […]

Most parents allow their teenager to carry a cell phone primarily for emergencies and to stay in touch with family members.  As the school year begins, many of these same parents will allow their teenager to bring their cell phone to school with them.  With after school activities and sports, school often winds up being […]

How many times have you popped your head in your “sleeping” child’s room only to see their face lit up in the dark by the reflective glow of a cell phone?  Many times it can be a challenge to convince your child that lights out means electronic devices too.  It is all too tempting to […]

As the beginning of school quickly approaches, it is important that kids buckle down into study mode as seamlessly as possible.  Which, of course, includes setting aside time each night for school work.  After a lax summer of fun, many kids have difficulty making this transition, and particularly putting away the electronic devices, including cell […]

A recent poll released by the National Safety Council found that 73% of respondents feel that there should be more enforcement surrounding texting laws.  This number shows a dramatic shift in the changing attitudes of the public towards texting and safety behind the wheel. Today, still no states have passed laws banning cell phone use […]

In today’s modern age children are being bombarded with technology at a younger and younger age.  Kids as young as six are already asking for a cell phone, as they watch their parents and older siblings use their own mobile devices.  Today many children are getting their first cell phone by the age of twelve […]

Today’s parents have their own concerns and fears that were not around when we were children.  From cyberbullying to sexting, the rise of electronic technology among teens and tweens has made the role of a parent all the more challenging. It is a difficult decision when to allow your child to have a mobile device, […]

Cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon in recent years, a direct result of the increase in mobile connectivity and social media use by teens and tweens.  It is also a term that fills a parent’s heart with dread because of the frequent, and often alarming news coverage.  However, there are ways to protect your child […]