Social Media Usage Amongst Teens 2023

March 12, 2023

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In the most-used social media platforms ranking, Facebook has still managed to maintain itself at the top for the past 14 years, but does that mean it is still the most used amongst tweens and teens?

According to recent research, Facebook continues to lead the rank of most used social media platforms, with 2.9 billion monthly active users as of October 2022, which represents 36.8% of all people on earth. This information has been accurate even after acknowledging the decrease of roughly 2 million users per month in the first half of 2022. Facebook is still the most popular network in the world. This data is indeed impressive, but when it comes to tweens and teens it might not be as relevant as we may think, given that only 5.6% of Facebook users are 17 years old and under.

When focusing on which social media platforms parents should not only be aware, but also wary at times, we must turn our attention to the list bellow with the most popular social media apps and platforms kids and teens spend most of their time on:

YOUTUBE

In contradiction of what many may think, YouTube is the most used social media amongst kids between the ages of 13 to 17 years old, according to the Pew Research Center’s survey 95% of teenagers listed YouTube as their preferred platform.

TIKTOK

This is the platform to be watched since its popularity growth between teenagers in the past few years has been exponential. In addition, due to its smart algorithms, that could quickly cause social media addiction, as kids spend an average of 102 minutes per day only on TikTok. 67% of teens have elected it as their one of their top platforms, this represents 32,5% of TikTok’s users.

INSTAGRAM

Instagram is very popular because it is a mainly visual platform, that started focusing mainly on pictures and now added the “Reels” feature that is very similar to TikTok, the “Instagram Stories” and “Live” features that can get very similar to the YouTube lives that are so popular. Even though it is in third place, most of its users are between the ages of 25 and 34 years old, 31.7% of its users. Teenagers between 13-17 years old are 8.9% of Instagram users.

SNAPCHAT

Snapchat is also a mostly visual platform that is very popular among the young generations. Even though around 2015 its growth appeared to reach a stagnated stage, around mid 2021 it came back with a significant growth and by the beginning of 2022 it had 332 million daily highly active users.

FACEBOOK

As mentioned before, Facebook is indeed the largest social media in the world currently, but this number does not impress when we focus on the younger generations.

Bonus: WHATSAPP

WhatsApp messaging app became the main channel of communication amongst all ages, nowadays from 10 years old kids up to 70 years old adults, not only most have their WhatsApp accounts but are also active users. As of April 2022, WhatsApp has 2.44 billion monthly users, and it keeps growing.

Why is this subject more important now than it has been up until this point?

The use of the Internet, apps and social media keeps changing as the generations grow and evolve, and as the time goes by, more and more generations are born into a world of technology where likes and shares have an ongoing growing importance on their lives and wellbeing. According to FameMass, teens in the ages between 13 and 18 years old have an average of 3 hours a day on social media nonetheless, some teens spend up to 9 hours a day on it. This is longer than the time they spend on school, if you worry about what your child is learning on school shouldn’t you also be aware of what they are being exposed throughout most of their days as well?

https://famemass.com/social-media-addiction-statistics/https://statusbrew.com/insights/social-media-statistics/https://www.thehealthyjournal.com/faq/how-many-kids-under-13-are-using-social-media https://laughingsquid.com/most-popular-social-media-networks-2003-2022/

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Back to School? Tips on keeping your kids safe!

July 13, 2020

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Summer vacation is over and your kids are back in school, facing the threats of cyberbullying, sexting and other online safety dangers. According to a recent poll in the UK, 35% of 11- to 17-year-olds reported being bullied online and four in 10 said they had witnessed others being picked on online.

And according to a study from December 2013, 473,000 6-17 year olds visited an adult website from a PC or laptop, of which 44,000 children were aged 6-11 years old!
And what about Secret, Whisper, Tinder and all the other new anonymous messaging apps that kids are using these days? There’ve been a lot of stories recently in the media about how these apps are being used for anonymous cyberbullying…

So, there is no better time to review online safety practices and tips!

Educate yourself!

Know what is happening online, where your kids go and what they do when they are online. Learn about the possible dangers – cyberbullying, sexting, online predators, and inappropriate content. Understand how these could occur, what warning signs to watch out for, and what the possible consequences could be. Remember that sometimes familiar “frenemies” who use the Internet as a weapon, may be more threatening than strangers.

Communicate with your kids

Explain about the dangers possibly awaiting them online. Tell them they should feel free to come to you whenever they feel uncomfortable – whether they “accidentally” see inappropriate content, receive a request from a stranger or feel threatened by a bully.

Review basic online safety rules

Remind your kids of these basic online safety rules:

Avoid posting of photos online!Avoid giving out names, addresses, phone numbers, schools, banking information or other similar informationNever meet someone you only know onlineDo not share your password!Do not believe everything you read. If it’s online, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is trueAvoid “checking-in” and geo tagging

For older kids that use social networks, remind them that everything online is permanent. Screenshots, caches and other tools mean that even deleting a post or comment won’t make it go away. Tell them to pause and think through every post.

Did you get them a new laptop, tablet, or smartphone?

Here are some things you should do to keep your kids safer when online:

Review your family online use rules.
Did you decide on different rules for the summer? This is a good time to rethink your family’s rules, and explain that these should be followed even if they are using the Internet from a friend’s house, at the library or from a mobile device. If you don’t already have one, consider creating a family online safety contract.Make sure you have an online safety program installed.
PureSight can assist you in monitoring your children’s online behavior on several devices (tablet, smartphone, laptop) on Facebook too! PureSight can also help you in setting time limits and in blocking offensive and hateful content, even in instant messaging programs. And you can set up individual, age-appropriate profiles to help all of your children. Learn more about PureSight.

Dying to share those “back to school” photos on Facebook? Think again…

It’s fun to share your children’s first day of school photos for all your relatives and friends to see. But here are a few things to consider before you do so:

“Unfriendly” people may find/download your child’s picture – in order to use, abuse or even try to pursue your child. To prevent this from happening you may want to think carefully about the type of images you post — for example, posting nude images should be avoided.Someone may misappropriate your child’s picture/identity, and pass your child as someone else’s or even worse – use their identity for fraudulent purposes. To avoid this, tweak Facebook’s privacy settings so that only friends and family can see the photos, and never share any of your child’s private info, such as social security or phone numbersWhen your child grows up, he will have an entire online history he never made/wanted. College admission boards, future employers now look routinely at Facebook profiles as part of their screening process. Will your child really6 want them be able to see him boarding the school bus in third grade? To avoid this either refrain from posting under your/their full name or avoid posting pictures that show his/her face clearly.

Is your kid a victim of cyberbullying?

Behavioral changes, trouble sleeping, and closing computer windows when you enter the room are some of the signs. Click this link Is my child a victim of cyberbullying? to learn the signs that may indicate your child is a cyberbullying victim or that he may be cyberbullying others.If you have come to the conclusion that your kid is a victim of cyberbullying, there are things you can do. Not responding, documenting the evidence and contacting authorities are examples. Check out our What should I do if my child has been bullied? page for other things you can do.

And what about their time at school? Are they safe? .

Here some questions to look into with your child’s teachers and administrators:

What are the rules regarding mobile devices at school?
Are children allowed to use mobile devices for calculating and research? Is there a punishment for texting in class? Or, are mobile devices not allowed in the classroom at all?Are there social-networking rules regarding student/teacher interaction?
Many teachers use Facebook and other social networks to connect to students and make themselves available for questions, while others do not. Ask your child’s teacher what their rules are, and make sure you feel comfortable with any social-networking requirements.Does your school have a Cyberbullying policy?
What is expected from both the parents and student when it comes to dealing with cyberbullying incidents? Many schools have recently implemented harsher penalties for cyberbullies, including suspension and even expulsion.Does your school use filtering software?
What is your school doing to protect your child from harmful online content and contacts while they are at school, and what happens to a student who tries to access inappropriate material.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/14/35pc-children-teenagers-victims-cyberbullying-fears-grooming-tinder-snapchat http://www.nspcc.org.uk/news-and-views/latest-news/2014/online-pornography/online-pornography_wda101910.html

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Are you a “Sharenter”?

July 21, 2010

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Are you posting pictures of your kids’ milestones, your family trips and sharing those cute kid quotes and anecdotes on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other social media platforms? If you are, you are creating digital media profiles for your kids. And guess what? You may be guilty of ‘sharenting’…

Sharenting (or oversharenting) is a term used to describe the overuse of social media by parents to share content based on their children.¹

Parents are also using social media outlets to receive support and advice for common child rearing dilemmas. Some of the more common issues that are raised are:

Getting kids to sleep
Eating tips
Discipline
Behavior problems

Will she be happy that this picture is online when she grows up?

How about some facts?

Many kids already have a “digital identity” before they even start using social media – thanks to their parents’ postings.
Over 50 percent of mothers and some 33 percent of fathers discussed the health of their child and parenting on social media.
About 50 percent of parents were also concerned that when their children grow up they will be embarrassed to see what has been shared about them.
75 percent of the survey participants pointed to “oversharenting” by other parents, which included sharing location of the child, embarrassing stories related to a child and posting inappropriate stories.²
70 percent of parents said they used social media to get advice from other parents. 62 % said it helped them worry less.³

Social media outlets are indeed a great place to receive support and advice from other parents who are undergoing or have undergone similar trials. Enough has been said about the “wisdom of the crowds”.

But most parents don’t realize that sharenting can endanger their kids’ privacy and can be excessive and harmful. Here are some examples:

Sharing of unauthorized photos: someone, who you may or may not even know, shares photos of your kids without receiving permission. This may even include “digital kidnapping” where other people steal pictures of your kids and share them as their own children.
Embarrassing pictures/videos: sharing pictures or videos of your kids that could embarrass them when they are older
Personal information: posting personal information about your kids on the web, that will never go away – may be used for cyberbullying or cruel jokes

So what’s a parent to do?

How can we reconcile between the need to protect our children and our need to seek advice and/or show off our darling offspring?
Remember that you are responsible for your child’s privacy, medical information and digital profile. Make sure you understand the importance of what you are sharing about your children so that it doesn’t come back later to haunt them.
In case you are wondering, here are a few suggestions about things you should avoid posting, to avoid potential harassment and bullying from your kids in the future:

Photos of your kids when they’re sick or injured – because you probably wouldn’t want someone to post photos of you in the same situation…Shaming photos – for obvious reasons.On the potty – these should be kept private.Private details such as full names, addresses, the name of their school, etc.Group pictures because other parents may not feel comfortable having their children’s faces on social media. Make sure you get their permission first!Things bullies can pick on such as a certain weakness, fear or maybe a silly nicknameUnsafe activities

In conclusion – the best advice we can give is: use common sense!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharenting http://www.techtimes.com/articles/40566/20150318/survey-shows-many-kids-suffer-from-sharenting-on-social-media.htm https://vimeo.com/123415330 http://www.parenting.com/toddler/safety/why-you-shouldnt-post-these-8-photos-your-kids-social-media

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Toddlers and screen time – how much is too much?

January 10, 2010

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These days, it is not unusual to see toddlers intuitively swiping screens and confidently pressing buttons on an iPad or similar tablet. But even parents, who enjoy the momentary peace that comes with handing a small child a gadget to play with, worry that this screen time may not be healthy for them. On the other hand, whether you like it or not, technology, in the form of phones and tablets, is here to stay. Many elementary schools and some pre-schools are introducing iPads into the classroom to facilitate learning. So the question isn’t if your child will be computer literate, it’s when — and how soon is too soon to start thinking about technology for children.

So, what’s good about technology for my toddler?
For young kids technology can fine tune motor skills and improve eye-hand coordination. It can also teach them cause and effect – every button, character or icon they press or swipe causes something to happen. And as technology is becoming more and more prevalent in the schools – it is good for them to become technology literate. And experts say that good-quality programs and specific software can help children with learning difficulties develop the skills they are lacking.

OK, so why not?
More time in front of a screen means less time with other kids – so their social skills may not develop as they should. It also means less time for hands on experience with the real world – touching and feeling real objects which should be part of the development process for any young child. Your toddler may also be over stimulated by all those sensory effects — loud sounds, bold colors, flashing lights, and endless action. And finally, toddlers need physical activity to stimulate growth – to build muscles and learn what their bodies are capable of. More time in front of a screen may be mentally stimulating but reduces good old fashioned physical play time. And some experts say that early screen viewing is likely to lead to long periods of viewing for the rest of your life – in other words – addiction.

I’m confused, what should I do?
Based on current research, here are some rules of thumb, on how to deal with your toddlers and technology:

No screen time under the age of 2 – the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under the age of 2 have no screen time at all. In 2013 the US Department of Health recommended that children under two years of age should not be in front of a screen at all, and over that age the maximum leisure screen time should be no more than two hours a day.
Two hours of screen time each day is enough for children aged six and under (and over two).
There is no evidence to suggest screens are unhealthy for young kids.
Children typically get bored with one type of media quite quickly, and tend to combine screen time with playing with toys and physical play of themselves.
Remember that technology itself doesn’t create problems, what matters is what we do with it. Just as you monitor the foods your kids eat, you should introduce quality media when they’re ready, help them think about what they see and hear, and make sure they’re not sacrificing time for physical activity, family, or friends.
Set family rules for screen times. For example: put screens away during meal times.
Set an example – ever catch yourself checking your email, using your Smartphone or watching TV while your child is trying to talk to you? Stop using the device and communicate with your child face to face. This will set a good example for the child.
No screens before bedtime – take some time between screen time and sleep. Most screens use LCDs that emit a blue light that inhibits sleep and disrupts the body clock.
Don’t be afraid of boredom. Being over stimulated is worse than being bored. Children need to learn how to deal with boredom. Learning to cope with boredom leads to greater self sufficiency, and less risk of later become addicted to unhealthy activities.

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Tips for safe internet use

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Online activities are an integral part of your children’s lives and they probably spend many of their waking hours surfing the net. Your children use the Internet to study, browse for information, socialize, or play games. These are all constructive activities and there is no doubt that your children can derive tremendous benefits from the Internet.

But that same wonderful environment can very easily become unhealthy and unsafe and even threatening for your children. The increasingly popular social networking sites, instant messaging programs, and chat rooms are just a few potentially dangerous applications that your children probably use regularly. These and others are often misused by sexual predators and cyber bullies who are lurking around the corner, just a few clicks away.

You can’t keep your children off the Internet but you can try to make it a safer place for them, by following a few practical steps that will keep your children safe online.

Discuss!
First of all, discuss the following safe Internet use rules with your children:

Use caution with your personal information
- Avoid publishing your full name, your school name, home address, email address, mobile or home phone numbers and images, where they are easily accessible by others. Use caution especially with social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace
- Never give out personal details to online friends you do not know offline
- Never post anything you wouldn’t want your parents, teachers, or future employers to see
- Remember that once you post information online, you can’t take it back. Even if you delete the information from a site, older versions exist on other people’s computers
Do not share other people’s personal information or say things that might violate the safety or rights of others, even if you mean it as a “joke”
Do not share passwords, user names, account IDs or PINs with anyone besides your parents
Do not leave mobile phones or other personal electronics (such as a laptop, iPhone, Blackberry, PDA, etc.) unattended
Remember there are impersonators out there who lie about their real identity. Someone you meet on the Internet may not be the right person to share your problems with, not to mention meeting with them face to face
Never agree to meet someone you only know online without your parents’ consent
Never open messages or attachments from someone you don’t know. It could be a virus, or worse – an inappropriate image or film
Only add people as friends on social networking sites and instant messaging programs if you know then in real life. Set privacy settings so that you have to approve people to be added as a friend
What you do not do in real life, don’t do on the Internet. This includes all kinds of cyber bulling using text, photos and videos
Talk to your parents if something feels inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.

Take measures
In addition to discussing the rules with your children, these are a few proactive steps that you can take:

Place the computer in an open area in your home – not in your children’s bedroom. But remember that your children have other means of accessing the Internet and communicating with their peers. Pay attention to other computer and Internet-enabled mobile devices.
Set clear expectations for your children, based on age and maturity
- Is there a limited list of websites your children can visit for their school work?
- Are they allowed to use a search engine?
- Are they allowed to visit social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace?
- Are there sites they are allowed to visit just for fun?
Write down the rules and place them next to the computer. Your childrens’ teachers should be able to advise you which sites are appropriate for schoolwork and educational fun
Install parental control (content filtering) software, to help you limit the websites your children visit, monitor their online activity, limit the amount of time your children spend online, block file sharing programs and protect them from offensive content or cyber bullies. Pure Sight does all this and more. Click here to find out how.Don’t forget to inform your children that you have done this. Explain to them that that you are not spying on them – you are keeping them safe!
Limit and monitor the amount of time your children spend on the Internet, and at what times of day. Too much time online, especially at night, may be a sign of a problem. PureSight can help you do this!
Learn Internet basics: If you are not computer savvy, enlist the help of those who are. Learn the basics of the Internet so that your children do not become complacent. Look at blogs and social networking sites to see what children are doing. Go ahead and create your own accounts and play around with it a bit. Get on your children’s friends list
Be approachable: try to keep an open communication channel with your children, so that they trust you and feel free to approach and ask you anything or tell you about things that are bothering them. Talk to your children regularly about their online activities.
Lead by example. Your children are watching you. Limit your online time and use the Internet and your mobile phone wisely.

If your children are victims of online bullying or aggression, click here to find out what you can do.

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Tips for safe social networking

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With over one billion Facebook users worldwide (as of October 2012) it looks like social networks are here to stay. And as of September 2012, the majority of American teens (58%), ages 13-17, now own a smartphone, so they are able to access the internet and social networks 24/7, wherever they are. And summer vacation means a lot of free time for your kids, no doubt a lot of it will be spent on social networks!

Although the jury is still “out” on the positive vs. negative influences of social networks on teens, tweens or even younger kids, there are certainly dangers involving their use. Cyberbullying, the posting of private information or images, and other online safety issues should concern you as parents. But the good news is that there are quite a few things you can do to provide a safer social networking experience for your kids:

Talk to your kids: probably the most important tip on this list, it’s very important that you keep an open dialogue with your kids and discuss the possible dangers of using social networks, such as sharing private information or pictures for the world to see, or cyberbullying. Try to be approachable and not judgmental and explain that they should always let you know if someone or something is making them feel uncomfortable.Set ground rules Allow a limited time for social networking per day and try to make sure that your kids engage in other activities such as “real life” socializing and physical activities outdoors. It may be a good idea to sign a family online safety contract with your kids outlining the rules for using social networks such as the amount of hours per day or the times of day during which your child can use social networks.Set a good example: If you yourself use social networks, try to set a good example by limiting the amount of time you spend there, befriending only people you know and sharing very little private information.Be skeptical: Explain to your kids that they shouldn’t believe everything they read online. People may post false or misleading information about various topics, including their own identities. This is not necessarily done with malicious intent, but is still something to watch out for.Customize your kids’ privacy options: Make sure your kids don’t share information such as their last name, school, home address, cell phone number, email and IM addresses. Check out the settings, configuration and privacy sections of the social networking programs to see what options you have to limit who and what groups can see various aspects of their personal information. On Facebook, for example, you control whether no one, friends, friends and networks, or everyone can see basic info, personal info, photos, friends and postings.Enable content filtering / parental control: For starters, you can set up parental controls in Windows by selecting that option from the control panel. Or you can go ahead and install an online child safety program such as PureSight.Know your child’s password:. So you’ll be able to log into his/her account any time and see what’s going on. If you’re just “friends,” your child can configure his/her privacy settings to prevent you from seeing certain things, or even set up a separate account where you are not listed as a friend.Keep your child’s physical location private:. Disable Facebook Places and photo geo-tagging, and configure privacy settings for photo tagging on Facebook.Know their friends: . For younger children, their online friends should be friends that you know in real life. For teens, have them explain how they know each friend.Instruct your kids not to use third party applications (apps) shared within the network. Using these apps involves allowing them to access your kids’ private information.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/number-active-users-facebook-over-years-214600186–finance.html http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/newswire/2012/young-adults-and-teens-lead-growth-among-smartphone-owners.html

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The Pros and Cons of Facebook

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Launched in February 2004, Facebook has recently announced that it has 1 billion active users worldwide1 (about 3 times the population of the United States!)
Although buried and eulogized many times over, Facebook’s popularity is still very much on the rise. Love it, hate it, there is absolutely no getting away from it. And it doesn’t look as if Facebook is going away in the near future.

So is it a good thing? How does it affect your kids? What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? Here’s a look at some of the many ways in which this ever popular social networking site affects your kids’ lives in some good, and some not-so-good ways.

Pros

It’s easy! Setting up a profile is a smooth process, and the relatively uncluttered UI of the site is easy to navigate and use. It’s free and all you need is an internet connection and any device that can connect to the internet, mobile phones included.Beyond boundaries: Facebook transcends all physical boundaries, and lets your kids connect with far away friends and distant family. Your kids can easily be informed about what goes in the lives of people who are physically distant.Your child decides who to share with. Your child can choose who they would like to share their status updates, photos or check-ins with.A place to share thoughts, causes and ideas. Your child can interact with kids with similar interests and ideas across the globe. They can join groups and support fan pages, and find out what other kids are interested in.Enhances social skills. Facebook allows kids to keep up with current friends and make new ones. When used in the right way, social media can increase a child’s self-esteem and help them feel less isolated, as if they belong to a group. Facebook also allows those who are shy or have trouble making friends to socialize more easily. And let’s face it – everybody’s on it…It’s educational! A majority of tweens and teens use social networking to discuss school work and share discussions about school assignments.Kids can be mean:cyberbullying can be a real problem. There are even some documented cases of kids who committed suicide after being bullied on social networks!Things aren’t always what they seem There are many fake Facebook accounts, information that is misrepresented – your child could be exposed to these.

Cons

Privacy: Privacy is a major concern for most Facebook users, and it’s really important to understand the site’s privacy settings and set them accordingly. And even though a lot has been done to improve the site’s security, it can still be confusing. As a result, hackers can have access to- and misuse- personal information.Time consuming Facebook is a real time guzzler – your kid could be playing outdoors, doing homework or doing other more meaningful things.Freedom of expression? Other kids (or even your own for that matter) on Facebook could misuse that freedom and post offensive or inappropriate content, which your kids will see! And this leads us to the next point:It’s addictive! Besides all the social features there are games on Facebook that can be very addictive. Did anyone mention Farmville?Whose image is it anyway? Once your child uploads an image to Facebook, it becomes public and anyone can download and misuse that image.
Its anti-social? For your kids online interaction could become a replacement for face-to-face meetings. This can hurt social development and isolate your kids.It can hurt their future: kids can post regrettable information or photos that will be discovered by college admissions or potential employers in the future. Once information goes online, it never goes away.

So does the good outweigh the bad? It’s hard to tell. Either way you probably won’t be able to completely block your kids from using it. So it’s important to remember that if your kids are on Facebook, they should be aware of the dangers, and they should take steps to protect themselves, such as adjusting the privacy settings. It’s your job as a parent to explain the dangers and help them protect themselves, but also to be there for them, to listen and help, if they experience something that makes them feel uncomfortable or scared.

PureSight provides protection from cyberbullying and suspicious contacts on Facebook and you don’t even have to be “friends” with your child.

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Online Child Safety during Summer Vacation

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Summer vacation is here and time away from school could mean plenty of extra time online for your kids – a lot of it happening when you’re not around to supervise.

And while the Internet can be a great source of fun and social interaction for your kids, it can also be a dangerous place. And while it feels like home is the safest place for your kids – the more time they spend online the more they could potentially be exposed to inappropriate content (pornography, hate, violence, etc.), cyberbullying, and other online dangers.

Following are some suggestions that will help you keep your kids safe, when online, this summer:

Spend some offline time with your kids – daily! Try to devote some time every day to do something with your kids that doesn’t involve a computer, TV, phone or any other kind of device. Spend time at the park in the morning, go to the beach in the afternoon, or just play an old fashioned board game at night. Your kids may decide its more fun to continue with similar activities in the other parts of their day, even when you are not there.Give kids fun alternatives, even when you can’t be there with them. Encourage your children to participate in “traditional” activities such as sports, dance, arts and crafts or camp – activities that will keep them away from their computer.Going on a family vacation? Use your vacation time for relaxing and spending time with your family and try to avoid constantly checking your phone for emails or messages. If you don’t do it – your kids will be less likely to do so. Avoid posting details (dates, location) of your family vacation for the entire world to see, and make sure your kids don’t do so either.Discourage “checking-in” and geo tagging. Checking-in at certain locations on Facebook, Foursquare or other social networks is “cool” but could affect your kids’ online reputation and privacy and could expose your home and family to risk. Make sure your kids turn off any geo -tracking tools, and avoid “checking in”.Cyberbullying doesn’t end with the school year Be aware of the warning signs that may indicate that your child is a cyberbullying victim. Notice any behavior that seems unusual. Does your child normally enjoy using the computer but suddenly no longer wishes do so? Is your child constantly engaged with interacting over the internet all hours of the day and night? These could be warning signs that you need to pay attention to.Set summer online use boundaries. Set expectations early, even before the summer vacation begins. It is always advisable to have an online use contract, but perhaps this is the time to revise the contract and create a special “Summer Internet Use Contract” and a “Summer Mobile Phone Use Contract” to define clear and understandable rules about what is acceptable and what is not. Make sure you and your children sign the contract and agree on the terms.

Kids are more likely to meet online friends in person during the summer. This may not always be such a bad idea, if handled correctly. Together with your kids, make sure the following rules are adhered to:

Your permission and involvement is required.Any meeting should be in a public place that you have selected, with plenty of people around, after you have learned about this friend and their family. You should always be there to make sure everything is OK.Trust your instincts. If anything doesn’t feel right – cancel the meeting.Use filtering and blocking software. . PureSight can assist you in monitoring your children’s online behavior on both PC and mobile devices, setting time limits and in blocking offensive and hateful content, even on Facebook and in instant messaging programs.

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Setting time limits

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If you are parents to kids who spend some (or most…) of their waking hours online you should be concerned about cyberbullying and online harassment. It is well know that the more time your kids spend online, the more they could be vulnerable to online bullying.

But, isn’t it true that if my kid is home on the computer he is keeping himself busy and I know that he is safe and off the streets?

NO!

Suurimmat kasinovoitot Suomen historiassa

Suurimmat kasinovoitot ovat aina herättäneet suurta kiinnostusta ja innostusta pelaajien keskuudessa ympäri maailmaa. Suomessa ei ole poikkeus, ja monet suomalaiset pelaajat ovat onnistuneet voittamaan uskomattomia summia kasinopeleistä. Tässä artikkelissa pureudumme Suomen historiassa tapahtuneisiin suuriin kasinovoittoihin ja niiden taustalla oleviin tarinoihin. Mitkä tekijät ovat vaikuttaneet näiden voittojen syntymiseen ja millaisia seurauksia ne ovat tuoneet voittajilleen?

Tarkastelemme myös sitä, millaisia pelejä ja strategioita voittajat ovat käyttäneet voittojensa saavuttamiseen sekä miten nämä voitot ovat muuttaneet heidän elämäänsä. Onko voittaminen pelkkää tuuria vai vaatii se myös taitoa ja strategista ajattelua? Astu siis mukaan jännittävään maailmaan, jossa onni kohtaa taidon ja suuret voitot odottavat voittajaansa!

Voittajat ja Summat: Merkittävimmät kasinovoitot Suomessa

Suomalaisilla pelaajilla on ollut ilo kokea uskomattomia voittoja kasinopeleissä, jotka ovat jääneet pysyvästi Suomen pelihistoriaan. Yksi suurimmista voitoista tapahtui, kun onnekas pelaaja voitti huikeat 17,8 miljoonaa euroa Mega Fortune -kolikkopelistä. Tämä voitto on yksi kaikkien aikojen suurimmista kasinovoitoista Suomessa.

Toinen legendaarinen voitto tapahtui, kun pelaaja nappasi peräti 8,6 miljoonan euron jättipotin Hall of Gods -pelissä. Tämä voitto oli todellinen onnenpotku ja nostatti pelaajan elämän aivan uudelle tasolle. Suomalaiset pelaajat ovat osoittaneet, että suuret voitot eivät ole pelkkää satua, vaan niitä voi oikeasti voittaa.

Viimeisimpänä mutta ei vähäisimpänä mainittakoon suuri voitto, kun pelaaja voitti uskomattomat 17,8 miljoonaa euroa Mega Moolah -kolikkopelistä. Tämä voitto oli todellinen virstanpylväs suomalaisessa kasinohistoriassa ja osoitus siitä, että jättipotit voivat osua kohdalle myös suomalaisille pelaajille. Lisää jännittäviä tarinoita ja mahdollisuuksia voittoihin löydät osoitteesta kasinord.com.

Menestyksekkäät Pelit: Suosituimmat kasinopelit voittojen taustalla

Suomessa on nähty useita massiivisia kasinovoittoja vuosien varrella, jotka ovat jättäneet voittajilleen ikimuistoisia hetkiä. Yksi suurimmista voitoista tapahtui vuonna 2013, kun onnekas pelaaja voitti yli 17 miljoonaa euroa Mega Fortunesta. Tämä massiivinen voitto teki kyseisestä pelaajasta yhdessä yössä miljonäärin ja sai koko Suomen puhumaan.

Toinen merkittävä kasinovoitto Suomen historiassa tapahtui vuonna 2017, kun pelaaja voitti yli 8 miljoonaa euroa Hall of Gods -pelissä. Tämä voitto oli yksi suurimmista koskaan Suomessa ja se nosti pelaajan elämän aivan uudelle tasolle. Voittosumma oli niin valtava, että se ylitti monien odotukset ja herätti suurta huomiota myös kansainvälisesti.

Eräs kolmas huomionarvoinen kasinovoitto tapahtui vuonna 2015, kun pelaaja voitti yli 5 miljoonaa euroa Arabian Nights -pelissä. Tämä voitto oli poikkeuksellisen suuri ja se teki pelaajasta hetkessä rikkaan. Voittosumma oli niin suuri, että se muutti voittajan elämän peruuttamattomasti ja loi hänelle mahdollisuuksia, joita hän ei koskaan aiemmin ollut uskonut saavuttavansa.

Viimeisenä mutta ei vähäisimpänä, vuonna 2018 eräs pelaaja voitti yli 6 miljoonaa euroa pelissä Mega Fortune Dreams. Tämä valtava voittosumma teki pelaajasta yhden Suomen suurimmista kasinovoittajista ja nostatti jälleen keskustelua siitä, miten yksi onnekas pyöräytys voi muuttaa koko elämän. Näiden huimien voittojen myötä Suomen kasinohistoria on täynnä legendaarisia tarinoita ja unelmien täyttymiä.

Onnenkantamoiset: Tarinat suurimmista voitoista ja niiden vaikutuksesta

Suomi on nähnyt useita massiivisia kasinovoittoja vuosien varrella. Yksi merkittävimmistä voitoista tapahtui vuonna 2013, kun suomalainen pelaaja voitti yli 17 miljoonaa euroa Mega Fortune -pelistä. Tämä voitto on yksi kaikkien aikojen suurimmista kasinovoitoista Suomessa ja se jäi vahvasti suomalaisten pelaajien muistiin.

Toinen huomionarvoinen voitto tapahtui vuonna 2017, kun toinen suomalainen pelaaja voitti yli 8 miljoonaa euroa Hall of Gods -pelistä. Tämä voitto oli todellinen onnenpotku kyseiselle pelaajalle ja se herätti laajaa huomiota koko maassa. Kasinovoitot ovatkin osoittaneet, että suomalaiset pelaajat voivat napata jättipotteja ja muuttaa elämänsä kertaheitolla.

Kolmas mainitsemisen arvoinen voitto tapahtui vuonna 2016, kun suomalainen pelaaja voitti yli 6 miljoonaa euroa Arabian Nights -pelissä. Tämä voitto oli osa suomalaisten kasinopelaajien menestystarinaa ja se vahvisti Suomen mainetta kasinopelaajien keskuudessa. Suurimmat kasinovoitot ovat inspiroineet muitakin pelaajia tavoittelemaan unelmiaan ja uskomaan onnekkaaseen kädenkäänteeseen.

Voitonjako ja Verotus: Mitä tulee tietää suurista kasinovoitoista Suomessa

Suomessa on nähty useita huomattavia kasinovoittoja historian aikana. Yksi merkittävimmistä voitoista tapahtui vuonna 2013, kun suomalainen pelaaja voitti yli 17 miljoonaa euroa Mega Fortune -peliautomaatissa. Tämä voitto oli yksi suurimmista kasinovoitoista Suomessa ja herätti paljon huomiota pelaajien keskuudessa.

Toinen merkittävä voitto tapahtui vuonna 2018, kun suomalainen pelaaja voitti yli 2,7 miljoonaa euroa Hall of Gods -peliautomaatissa. Tämä voitto oli todiste siitä, että suomalaiset pelaajat voivat saavuttaa valtavia voittoja nettikasinoilla. Voitto inspiroi monia muita pelaajia ja sai aikaan innostuneen ilmapiirin suomalaisen kasinopelaamisen ympärillä.

Kolmas maininnan arvoinen voitto tapahtui vuonna 2020, kun suomalainen pelaaja voitti yli 3 miljoonaa euroa Joker Millions -peliautomaatissa. Tämä voitto vahvisti Suomen asemaa yhtenä suurimmista kasinovoittojen saajista maailmassa. Suomalaiset pelaajat ovat osoittaneet, että heillä on mahdollisuus voittaa suuria summia kasinopeleissä ja tämä on tuonut lisää kiinnostusta pelaamiseen Suomessa.

Yhteenvetona voidaan todeta, että Suomen kasinohistoria on täynnä jännittäviä voittoja ja uskomattomia tarinoita. Suurimmat kasinovoitot ovat onnekkaan sattuman ja taitavien pelaajien yhteispeliä, jotka ovat jättäneet lähtemättömän jäljen suomalaisten pelihistoriaan. Vaikka suurten voittojen metsästys voi olla jännittävää, on tärkeää muistaa vastuullinen pelaaminen ja nauttia pelikokemuksesta kohtuudella. Kuka tietää, ehkä seuraava suuri voitto kirjoitetaan juuri sinun nimesi alle tulevaisuudessa!

Cyberbullying can occur anywhere, even in the privacy of your own home where you think your kids are the safest. And studies show a direct correlation between time spent online and the probability your child will be a cyberbullying victim.

In a 2005 study of 1,388 adolescents, Hinduja and Patchin (2006) found that time spent online is a positively related predictor of your kid turning into a cyberbullying victim.¹
A University of Dayton study from 2009 found that “cyberbullying victimization was found to be correlated with the amount of time participants spent online during the week.²
And according to Education.com, “Adolescents who spent more time online reported that they engaged in cyberbullying or were the victims of cyberbullying more frequently than their peers who spent less time online.”³

So, how many hours should I let my child use the Internet every day?

The following age-appropriate online times are recommended by PureSight’s experts. You may increase the allotted time on the weekend, or allow extra time as a reward.

Toddlers/Pre-school: up to 30 minutes per day with parental supervision.

Elementary School: 30-45 minutes of play time, with parental supervision. Allot extra time for school work, if necessary.

Junior High/Middle School: An hour per day during the week, with additional time allowed for school work.

High School: Two hours per day, on average. Additional time should be allotted for homework and extracurricular activities.

OK… I understand it is important to limit the time my kids spend online, but does it matter what time of day they are online?

YES!

More often than not, cyberbullying occurs late at night. So it is probably a good idea to limit your child’s surfing times to daytime or early evening hours.

PureSight helps you keep your kids safe!
With PureSight you can easily limit your kids’ online time, and create separate age-appropriate profiles for each one of your children, on any device! Learn more..

http://socialwork.usc.edu/~rastor/Israel%20flight/Hinduja%20and%20Patchin%20-%20Journal%20of%20School%20Violence.pdf http://etd.ohiolink.edu/send-pdf.cgi/Berarducci%20Lindsay%20R.pdf?dayton1239916629 http://www.education.com/reference/article/bullying-instant-messaging-blogging/

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Back to School? Tips on keeping your kids safe!

So, there is no better time to review online safety practices and tips!

Educate yourself!

Communicate with your kids

Review basic online safety rules

Here are some things you should do to keep your kids safer when online:

Dying to share those “back to school” photos on Facebook? Think again…

Is your kid a victim of cyberbullying?

And what about their time at school? Are they safe? .

Toddlers and screen time – how much is too much?

Tips for safe internet use

Online Child Safety during Summer Vacation

Kids are more likely to meet online friends in person during the summer. This may not always be such a bad idea, if handled correctly. Together with your kids, make sure the following rules are adhered to:

Setting time limits

Suurimmat kasinovoitot Suomen historiassa

Voittajat ja Summat: Merkittävimmät kasinovoitot Suomessa

Menestyksekkäät Pelit: Suosituimmat kasinopelit voittojen taustalla

Onnenkantamoiset: Tarinat suurimmista voitoista ja niiden vaikutuksesta

Voitonjako ja Verotus: Mitä tulee tietää suurista kasinovoitoista Suomessa

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