What Parents Should Know

What Parents Should Know About Online Safety

Prevention starts at home.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reports continued increases in online enticement cases involving minors.

Strong parent-child communication is one of the most protective factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that open dialogue significantly reduces high-risk behaviors among youth.

Key conversations include:

• Online privacy and location sharing

• The permanence of digital images

• The dangers of secrecy

• Assurance that children can ask for help without fear

Proactive education is more effective than reactive panic.

Sources:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Reports; CDC Youth Risk Behavior Data.

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