Author Archives: larrymagid
Expert advises parents on how to talk with kids about bullying
Author and bullying expert Trudy Ludwig has written an excellent article on “How to Talk to Your Kids about Bullying” that’s posted on the Family Online Safety Institute’s Platform for Good site. The article helps explain what bullying is … Continue reading → Continue reading
Online Privacy Is a Shared Responsibility: Beginning with You
When it comes to privacy and security, I’m reminded of folks who drive to the airport without their seat belt on and then worry about the plane crashing. Planes do crash on very rare occasions but not nearly as often … Continue reading → Continue reading
Most People Taking a Facebook Break Don’t Cite Privacy As The Reason
A new study, Coming and Going On Facebook, from the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 61% of Facebook users have taken a “voluntary break” from the service for several weeks or more, and 20% of the online adults who don’t use Facebook said … Continue reading → Continue reading
Safer Internet Day Recognized Around The World — US Just Starting to Get Involved
Although still not widely recognized in the US, Safer Internet Day is neverthess “official” – at least as far the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is concerned. Though marked by Net users in schools, nonprofit organizations and governments in a … Continue reading → Continue reading
Vine’s a Great New Video App, But Kids Need to be Careful What They Shoot
by Larry Magid Vine is a fun new iPhone app from Twitter that has lots of people shooting and sharing very short videos. Although it’s too early to know if this app will catch on with teens and tweens, … Continue reading → Continue reading
Are schools turning alleged bullies into criminals?
By Larry Magid A recent story from the Gilroy Dispatch gives me concern about the unintended consequences of our recent campaigns to stop bullying. The report, which lacks specific details, quotes police officials referring to the children involved as “suspects”and “victims.” It reads … Continue reading → Continue reading
Are Bullying Laws Turning Kids Into Criminals?
A recent story from the Gilroy Dispatch gives me concern about the unintended consequences of our recent campaigns to stop bullying. The report, which lacks specific details, refers to the children involved as “suspects”and “victim” and reports that “Police and school … Continue reading → Continue reading
Facebook’s New Search Tool: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Privacy
As he opened Tuesday’s press conference, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg proudly announced that this was the first product announcement from Facebook’s sprawling new campus in Menlo Park, California. He then wasted no time talking about the company’s new “Graph search” … Continue reading → Continue reading
FTC re-slams apps for kids over privacy concerns
In a follow up to a 2011 study, the Federal Trade Commission found that “little or no progress has been made” on disclosure of information gathering since the first report was issued.
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Sign a Family Contract for Online Safety and Smart Use of Technology
by Larry Magid Several years ago, my site SafeKids.com, developed a Family Contract for Online Safety and every few months I make sure it’s up-to-date. The idea of a contract, or series of pledges, is to get everyone in the family on … Continue reading → Continue reading
