Limit your teen’s time spent online, and put computers in a common area of the house.
Learn about the digital devices your teen uses.
Visit your teen’s Web site or personal blog.
It’s hard to monitor teens when you can’t hear or understand what they’re saying or who they’re making plans with. Text messaging allows teens more discretion than you might be comfortable with, and more opportunity for them to leave you in the dark about their plans.
Too often, teens mix cell phone use and driving, a dangerous, deadly and often illegal combination.
Troubling photos/videos taken with a cell phone by or of your teen can quickly and easily be posted to a Web site for anyone to see.
Cell phones offer a convenient method for parents to stay connected and check in with their teens at any time of day.
Text messaging is great for dropping quick, short notes, especially when there’s a lot of surrounding noise.
