Posts by Larry Magid
- A New Direction for Internet Safety
By Larry Magid - Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:02pm PST
This meeting was a big change from just a couple of years ago, when Internet safety gatherings typically focused on ways adults could put up walls to protect children against predators, pornography and other dangers.... Read More»
- Getting the Scoop on Kids' Online Safety
- By Larry Magid - Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:56pm PDT
My favorite comment came from a middle schooler who said “The only person who can protect you on the Internet is you.” He's right.... Read More»
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- Stop Cyberbullying With Education, Not Legislation
- By Larry Magid - Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:22pm PDT
The first things you need to know about cyberbullying are that it’s not an epidemic and it’s not killing our children. It is likely one of the more widespread youth risks on the Internet, but let’s look at it in context.... Read More»
- New Federal Panel Considers Internet Safety
- By Larry Magid - Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:12pm PDT
So is there any point in taking yet another look at Internet safety? Yes, if only because things have changed dramatically over the past few months.... Read More»
- Teen 'Sexting:' Stupid and Illegal
- By Larry Magid - Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:25pm PDT
"Sexting" is the practice of taking a sexually revealing picture of yourself, typically from a cell phone, and sending it to someone. Legal consequences aside, it's a dumb thing to do.... Read More»
- PBS Brings 'Digital Nation' to Web and TV
- By Larry Magid - Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:30pm PDT
Last year PBS Frontline aired an excellent documentary called Growing Up Online that chronicled the lives of several young digital natives, showing both the positive and negative impact that the net can have on teenagers. ...... Read More»
- Predator Panic Increases Risk
- By Larry Magid - Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:37pm PST
I've been an Internet safety advocate since 1993 and right now I'm discouraged and angry about what's going on in this field. I'm angry because people who ought to know better are trying to mislead the public with false information about online risks whic... Read More»
- Net Safety Task Force Report: Risks May Be Different Than You Think
- By Larry Magid - Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:54pm PST
While the task force found that youth risk from predators is a concern, it found that the overwhelming majority of youth are not in danger of being harmed by an adult predator they meet online.... Read More»
- Software Keeps Teens From Texting While Driving
- By Larry Magid - Mon Jan 5, 2009 5:59pm PST
Texting while driving could be a disaster. Not only does it take your mind off the road but your hands and eyes too. But what seems obvious to me might not be so obvious to some teenage drivers.... Read More»
- Good Advice for New Year's Eve
- By Larry Magid - Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:03am PST
With all the hand wringing about keeping teens safe online, it's nice to see some practical and sensible advice from one of the industry's leading authorities.... Read More»
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