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5 Tips For Parents to Protect Their Teenagers From Social and Online Threats

By Staff Reporter | Sep 02, 2019 11:21 AM EDT

In this modern world, children are more likely to do daring activities to impress their friends. They spend a lot of time without the supervision of parents also they don't want their parents to control them. In this situation, parents become anxious about how they can protect their children. Technology has made it easy to keep a check on teenagers; several apps are available on the internet to keep a check on children without letting them know. 

By using online tools or apps, you can locate the location of your child if he/she out of the home. Children want their parents to trust them and give them liberty. On the other hand, parents know during teen years, children want to take some bold steps which can sometimes lead their lives towards destruction. 

If you are also worried about your teen here in this article, we can help you how parents can keep an eye on children 

  1. Establish a Relationship with Your Teen's Friends

It is common among parents they always try to handle their teens with strict rules and regulations. But the bitter reality of this age is that they don't like boundaries and restrictions. If you want your child to obey you, then you should make a strong friendship bond with your son or daughter. Ask them to share their insecurities with you. Do you think it is enough? No, only friendship with your child is not enough. You should also try to approach his/her friends. Invite them to your place sometimes visit their homes and families so you can get an idea about which type of company your child has. 

  1. Try to Check Their Phones and Laptops

It annoys children when you ask them to show you their laptop or mobiles. If your son or daughter used to spend more time on the internet you can check on which websites they spend more time. If you find your teen click on the sites which are banned for them at that time, you should talk to him/her. 

  1. Parental Control Devices

Parents struggle to find new and innovative ideas to keep a check on their children. They search on the internet to see if there is any app or device available, which can help them to locate the location of children. If you are one of those parents, then no worries there are several apps available on the internet. 

If you feel they spend more time out of home and you are suspicious that they lied to you then no worries.  You can use a free phone tracker app to locate the exact location of your child. 

  1. Encourage Your teenager to Speak Up

Always give your children chances to speak. Let them tell you what they feel and experience in their lives. When they know that their voices will be heard and taken seriously, it gives them the courage to share their personal matters with you. It also provides them the courage to speak up when something isn't right. 

  1. Teach Your Teen about Boundaries

It is essential to teach your child about the boundaries society has set for girls and boys.  From an early age, started to educate them what is wrong and what is right for their social status. It gives them a sense of responsibility to come to you when they find something is wrong. 

Being a parent, you have to protect your children from both social and online threats. It is significant to deal with situations that can affect your children lives in many ways. Hence following steps mentioned above you may be more likely to protect them from rising threats.

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