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What's wrong with respecting the privacy of one's children?
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What do parents need to know about privacy issues on mobile phones, incl location based service
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How do I know when my kids are ready for a cell phone?
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How can we better educate grandparents about wireless/SMS hacking?

Kids these days are growing up with these dangers. People 50+ don't know enough about the technologies to protect families.
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How can I limit the usage of my kids’ cell phones to certain hours?
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Should parents set boundaries for cell phone usage such as at the dinner table?
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Should parents “friend” their kids?
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Prevent mobiles from being used for drug deals

Have manufacturers create parental controls that would forward messages with certain drug-related keywords to the parents
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How do I choose the right options and features for my kid’s cell phone?
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What are some parental tools that can help me identify how my kids are using their cell phones?
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What are the most effective ways for parents to limit their teens from texting and driving?
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11. What are the best ways for adolescents to access educational games and content on their cell pho

What are the best ways for adolescents to access educational games and content on their cell phones?
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Where is the line between parents spying on kids use of mobile phones and responsible oversight?
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How can I shield my kids from receiving unwanted calls or texts, or accessing inappropriate content?
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How can I set usage allowances so that I don’t experience ‘bill shock’?
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Should parents allow their kids to bring cell phones to school?
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What is sexting and cyberbullying, how can I tell if my teen is involved?
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At what age should my child go on social networks and what are best practices for parents
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What do we need to know about privacy features on social networking sites?
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What should I do if my kids are sharing information that could hurt their reputation online
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CLOSED: Generation Mobile

Parents' Top Questions on Raising Kids in the Digital Era

There are two ways to get more votes:

What's wrong with respecting the privacy of one's children?

What do parents need to know about privacy issues on mobile phones, incl location based service

How do I know when my kids are ready for a cell phone?

How can we better educate grandparents about wireless/SMS hacking?

How can I limit the usage of my kids’ cell phones to certain hours?

Should parents set boundaries for cell phone usage such as at the dinner table?

Should parents “friend” their kids?

Prevent mobiles from being used for drug deals

How do I choose the right options and features for my kid’s cell phone?

What are some parental tools that can help me identify how my kids are using their cell phones?

What are the most effective ways for parents to limit their teens from texting and driving?

11. What are the best ways for adolescents to access educational games and content on their cell pho

Where is the line between parents spying on kids use of mobile phones and responsible oversight?

How can I shield my kids from receiving unwanted calls or texts, or accessing inappropriate content?

How can I set usage allowances so that I don’t experience ‘bill shock’?

Should parents allow their kids to bring cell phones to school?

What is sexting and cyberbullying, how can I tell if my teen is involved?

At what age should my child go on social networks and what are best practices for parents

What do we need to know about privacy features on social networking sites?

What should I do if my kids are sharing information that could hurt their reputation online

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