Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Protect Your Child from Unseen Dangers

I received a trial subscription of TrueCare through a program called BzzAgent. I found that TrueCare was simple to use and could be a benefit to parents concerned with their children's social networking. When you enroll you either set the program up using your children's Facebook, Twitter etc.. information or you send an email to your children and they activate the program. Once activated the program will send you email notifications when key phrases and words trigger the program.

You can also follow True Care on Facebook and Twitter. They post links to some really eye opening stories about cyber bullying and protecting your children. They also have a page where you can view the signs of these dangers. Here are the signs:

10 signs your child might be a victim of cyber abuse:
1. Your child becomes secretive about what they are doing online
2. Uses computers outside of home, such as at homes of friends, Internet
cafes, or libraries
3. Has a sudden decline in homework or grades
4. Doesn’t feel well, headaches, stomach aches, nervousness
5. Is restless, has difficulty sleeping
6. Shows changes in behavior or has mood swings
7. Becomes withdrawn or displays low self-esteem
8. Does not want to go to school or socialize
9. Avoids telling you who their online friends are
10. No longer wants to use the computer or cell phone


You can sign up for your free 60 day trial by visiting: http://www.truecare.com/bzzagent . After the 60 days, you will pay just $9.99 a month. Small price to pay for your children.

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