- 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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- 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»
- 'Techno-Panics' Need a Stabilizer
By Anne Collier - Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:37pm PDT
First it was the predator panic, and now it's sexting terror.... 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»
- 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»
- Is the Internet as Dangerous as Drunk Driving?
- By Larry Magid - Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:14pm PDT
A recent survey reports that about two-thirds of mothers of teens in the United States are as concerned about their teenagers' online safety as they are about drunk driving and experimenting with drugs. But is this realistic?... Read More»
- Stealthy Surfing Easier in Internet Explorer 8
- By Anne Colllier - Fri Sep 5, 2008 6:14pm PDT
If you rely on browser history to keep an eye on your kids' Web surfing habits, you should know that stealth browsing is getting easier --at least for families relying on Windows PCs.... Read More»
- Two Great Reasons for Optimism
- By Larry Magid - Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:13pm PDT
Having raised two kids gives me a great deal of optimism. I’m not just happy with my kids; I’m impressed by their entire generation.... Read More»
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