Tag: teen safety
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The 4 Phases of Monitoring My Teen’s Cell Phone
Get Pregnant Fast Call me “Overprotective Mom.” I openly admit that I tracked my teen’s cell phone, and I’m not ashamed of it. My son is a great kid, and I genuinely wanted to trust him. However, as he transitioned from junior high to high school and took on the monumental task of learning to…
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Why I Monitor My Teen’s Phone — And I Have No Regrets
Get Pregnant Fast I still remember the sting of betrayal when, at just 14 years old, I found out my mom was secretly reading my diary. The feelings of anger, hurt, and sheer vulnerability washed over me, especially since I had recently poured my teenage angst onto the pages, ranting about my mother’s rules that…
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Are Teens Pressured into Sexting by Their Peers?
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, discussions surrounding sexting have become omnipresent, almost like a constant hum in the background of our lives. From teachers accused of inappropriate texting with students to public figures caught in compromising situations, the topic has permeated our culture. I’ve noticed it firsthand while driving my middle-school daughter and her…
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What’s the Answer to Teen Texting and Driving?
Get Pregnant Fast In an effort to tackle the pressing issue of teen texting and driving, Michelin Tires has developed a driver-safety initiative tailored for young motorists. The program not only highlights the severe risks associated with texting behind the wheel—reminding participants that “LOL can kill a person”—but also immerses them in hands-on training through…
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Empower Your Teen with This Dad’s ‘X Plan’ for Navigating Tough Situations
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the teenage years can be a minefield, especially when it comes to peer pressure. Kids often find themselves in uncomfortable situations, feeling trapped and unsure of how to escape without damaging their social status. However, one dad has devised a clever solution to help teens gracefully exit these predicaments. Meet Tom,…
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Teen Injured While Playing Pokémon Go After Walking Onto Busy Highway
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that highlights the potential dangers of mobile gaming, a 15-year-old girl, Mia Thompson, was struck by a car while playing Pokémon Go near a busy intersection about 20 miles outside of Pittsburgh. Mia attributes the accident to the game, stating, “The way it’s designed, you often have to…