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The Big Issues
Know That Face? Facebook Does
No doubt about it, sharing pictures on Facebook is a major pastime for teens. And if they...
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By Caroline Knorr
(6.23.11)
facebook, privacy, the big issues
Guest Blog
How Much Privacy Does My Kid Give Up in an Hour?
I'm settled in a comfy chair watching my baby (age 12) trade away her privacy as she...
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By Christina Tynan-Wood
(6.1.11)
facebook, guest blog, privacy
The Big Issues
Can Your Teen Shape Facebook's Privacy Policy?
If your teens socialize online, you've probably had some anxious moments wondering...
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By Caroline Knorr
(3.9.11)
advocacy, facebook, online, privacy, the big issues
What's the Right Age?
Facebook Games for Kids?
Remember The Oregon Trail -- the computer game in which you make your virtual way across...
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By Caroline Knorr
(2.2.11)
advocacy, facebook, games, online
Smart Solutions
Do You Need Web-Tracking Software?
It's 4:00 on a weekday. You're at the office, but your kids are already home from...
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By Caroline Knorr
(9.23.10)
facebook, online, privacy, smart solutions
What's the Right Age?
Kids Online: How Low Will You Go?
In a world where Tori Spelling's 3-year-old son has a Twitter account and toddlers...
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By Caroline Knorr
(7.29.10)
facebook, online
Everyday Dilemmas
What Would You Do If Your Kid Was Cyberbullied?
An editor here at Common Sense Media recently went through a frustrating experience that...
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By Caroline Knorr
(7.14.10)
cyberbullying, everyday dilemmas, facebook, online
Smart Solutions
3 Rules of Facebook Privacy
In this constantly changing, 24/7 digital world, there are three things parents can count...
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By Caroline Knorr
(5.12.10)
facebook, online, privacy, smart solutions
Teachable Moments
Is It OK for Kids to Do Homework on Facebook?
A lot of middle- and high-schoolers use instant messaging on Facebook to make sure they...
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By Caroline Knorr
(1.27.10)
computers, facebook, homework, teachable moments
Smart Solutions
7 Things You Should Know About Web Filters
7. They don't catch everything. Most parental control programs use a combination of...
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By Caroline Knorr
(10.8.09)
facebook, online, setting limits, smart solutions
The Big Issues
How safe is video chatting?
Video chatting is gaining popularity, as kids can chat face-to-face with friends on their...
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By Common Sense Med
(5.16.09)
big issues, cell phones, facebook, online, sexting
The Big Issues
Should You "Friend" Your Kids on Facebook?
Facebook "friends" have access to just about anything posted on their friends...
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By Common Sense Med
(2.19.09)
facebook, online behavior, the big issues