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by Overtonwindow 3128 days ago
My wife and I have a list of things our children will NOT have. Near the top of that is anything with a webcam or camera. I wonder if there are internet safety classes/camps for kids. Kind of like the scared straight prison visits?

Ok everyone, today we're going to meet John. When John was 13 he sent a "selfie" to his girlfriend. Now John is on the "Sex Offender List" and he can't get a job, or use a computer, or even live in most places...

I think children should be taught, aggressively, about the dangers of the internet, and in particular how easy it is for them to become victims. Fourth Period Internet Class.