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1. Limit your teen’s time spent online, and put computers in a common area of the house.
2. Learn about the digital devices your teen uses.
3. Visit your teen’s Web site or personal blog.
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Digital Monitoring Resources for Parents Tools to Aid Parents with Digital Monitoring
Click here for credible, user-friendly sites that can give you further digital monitoring advice. Here are some easy and effective ways to monitor your teen’s online activities.
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Generation M:Teens and Technology. Digital Technology 101 for Parents

Digital Technology 101 offers guidance and advice on how to monitor some of the most popular communication tools used by teens today. You may have heard about them on television news or relented to your teen’s wishes to buy the latest and greatest gadgets. But have you had an opportunity to learn exactly what your teen already knows about digital technologies?

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Social Networking Cell Phones Instant Messaging

Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook are popular online hot spots where many teens spend an enormous amount of time. Find out why teens are so hooked to this new style of “hanging out” and what you can do to help them steer clear of trouble.

The latest cell phone models enable teens to stay in touch with friends and family through more than just a phone call. However, many parents don’t understand these newer technologies, allowing their teens free rein over a potentially dangerous medium.

How much do you know about IM’ing? Do you know who is on your teen’s buddy list? Do you know what a buddy list is? Your teen may have some online “buddies” they have never even met, and who could potentially harm them.

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