Ask an Expert: E-mail accounts for grade-schoolers

So, when should you allow your child to get an e-mail account? Are they safe for grade-schoolers? Find out what this EdNews Parent tech expert has to say.

So, when should you allow your child to get an e-mail account? Are they safe for grade-schoolers? Find out what this EdNews Parent tech expert has to say.

Check out what our Internet safety expert has to say about whether you should be looking at sites your teen frequents online – with or without her permission. What do you think?

A Jefferson County DA investigator discusses the very serious consequences of “sexting” among teens. This is not an issue hyped by the media, he says. Rather, the consequences can be much more severe than many parents and teens think.

Think your teen is addicted to the Internet? Here’s a checklist that will help you find out for sure.

My number one rule for teenagers is you don’t communicate with someone online if you do not know that person in person. You should know every person or “friend” on your social networking site personally. If you do not know them in person, then you could be talking to a stalker, sex offender, or, as most teens call them, a “creeper”.