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Sports / Re: AFCON: Nigeria Vs. Mali -- Your Predictions by ObiomaA: 10:40pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
I hope mali don't end like this |
Sports / Re: Patrick Obahiagbon Congratulates The Super Eagles by ObiomaA: 10:26pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
See wetin dis grammar cause |
Religion / Re: Virgin Mary Image Seen On Hospital Window In Malaysia by ObiomaA: 1:46pm On Nov 13, 2012 |
ijawkid: How do they know Íts actually mary and Je§us and not some demon??Jesus lived on earth people have seen him |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Pictures Of Nairalanders - Please Post Yours by ObiomaA: 10:57am On Oct 05, 2012 |
kunletiwoo: Me!na just shape I dey see o |
Celebrities / Re: Picture Of Segun Arinze Back In The Days by ObiomaA: 10:55am On Oct 05, 2012 |
Handsome man |
Celebrities / Re: Picture Of Segun Arinze Back In The Days by ObiomaA: 10:53am On Oct 05, 2012 |
Nnamsco4real: I'm no gay.meaning? |
Family / Sexting: What Parents Need To Know by ObiomaA: 11:53pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
I remember when taking pictures with a phone started gaining popularity. I thought to myself, “Why would anyone ever want to take a picture with their phone and send it to someone?” Now, using phones for pictures or videos is one of the most popular uses of today’s cell phones. There are many great things about this technology. I love being able to send pictures of my kids instantly to their grandma, to capture and share those precious moments quickly with the ones I love. But, like every piece of technology out there, there are healthy uses, and uses that concern us as parents. Sexting has become an unfortunately popular way that people use phones. When it comes to our children, we need to know what’s going on, and how to protect them. Sadly, many parents just go with the flow, buy their kids the phone, and have no idea what their teen is doing with it. Statistics According to the Pew Internet and Life Project, nearly one out of six teens who own cell phones have sent or received nude or nearly nude pictures via text message from someone they know. This same study found that older teens were more likely than younger teens to send sexually explicit text messages. One out of six. Think of all the teens and pre-teens you know who have cell phones. Hard to imagine, but many of them are likely involved in sexting. So what can you do as a parent to protect your kids? Education The first thing you have to do is educate yourself. What are your kids sending and receiving? It’s your right and duty as a parent to know. Don’t give in to the social pressure that you should let your 13 year old “have their space.” If you’re paying the bill, you have the right and duty to know what the technology is being used for. Utilize the web, and form networks with other parents of teens to share ideas. Communication and education can go a long way. Communicate The Dangers Once that picture arrives on the other person’s phone, you can’t get it back. You also can’t control how it’s used. You can’t guarantee that it won’t wind up in the wrong hands. Some of these situations, unfortunately, have ended very tragically. The story of Jessica Logan, in Cincinnati, who committed suicide after photos that she had sent to her boyfriend ended up being forwarded to lots of people around the school, comes to mind. She was harassed for the pictures and couldn’t handle the harassment that followed after her ex-boyfriend sent the pictures out. These situations are very serious, and, as parents, we have to be aggressive in communicating and checking on our children to make sure they’re being smart about their smart phones. Criminal Charges Depending on the situation, you could cause someone to be charged with child pornography, or you could be charged with child pornography yourself. Many people use photo backup and auto-sharing features on their phones, which means a copy of that picture might instantly appear on someone else’s phone. If your teen is over 18, and they send something to someone under 18, they could be charged with distributing pornography to a minor. Take Strong Action Besides many other conversations about healthy relationships that are based on more than physical attractiveness, I recommend having some strong conversations and boundaries around the use of texting technology in your family. I even recommend taking it a step further, if you feel like you need to, in order to protect your child. There are several programs out there that will allow you to monitor the use of the cell phones in your household, even to the point of getting a report of all text messages sent and received. I’ve linked a couple of these websites below, please take the time and research your options. You do not have to stand by and allow these types of things to happen to your child. Be the parent, they’ll thank you later. |
Jokes Etc / Re: Funniest Joke Ever On Nairaland..if U No Laff Kill Me!!! by ObiomaA: 11:44pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
jayplect: yeye boy with yeye jokebut u laff small shey? |
Music/Radio / Re: You Gotta Download This And U Would Not Stop Playing It by ObiomaA: 11:42pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
Jokes Etc / Re: Funniest Joke Ever On Nairaland..if U No Laff Kill Me!!! by ObiomaA: 11:39pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
Its so funny right?? I wanted to choke wit lafta wen I read it again |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Pictures Of Nairalanders - Please Post Yours by ObiomaA: 11:32pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
Andyblaze:cute dude #nohomo |
Jokes Etc / Funniest Joke Ever On Nairaland..if U No Laff Kill Me!!! by ObiomaA: 11:03pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
Two friends always argued about whom can get a girlfriend One day they saw a gal passin The first one walked to her n said..."Baebee I rov u can I be ur freind" The gal sighed n walked away Anoda gal passed the oda guy went to her n said nwaoma can I be ur sugarcane... She slapped him n walked away The d guy said" see as u dey form like say u no de mess" hahahahahhahahahhaha so funny I rate it ten over ten |
Romance / Re: What Does This Pic Say Of Nigerians by ObiomaA: 6:46am On Oct 04, 2012 |
Lol Ricky how copy n paste use consign the post na |
Education / Re: 2012/2013 Uniport Post-utme Updates by ObiomaA: 11:41pm On Oct 03, 2012 |
omalicham: Pls tell me wen d list will be out!some tells me my name is on dat list.tenx en God bless |
Education / Re: Uniport 2012/2013 Admissions;aspirants,let's Meet Here. by ObiomaA: 11:11pm On Oct 03, 2012 |
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Politics / Re: How I Celebrated Independence Day (PIC) by ObiomaA: 10:55pm On Oct 03, 2012 |
Lwkmd so funny...I think the pic is tryin to say u r proud for a country which hides ur potential MODS...front page plzzz comments go make sense ha ha |
Travel / Re: Main Reasons Many Are Refused Visas by ObiomaA: 10:03am On Oct 03, 2012 |
say-d-fact:me too |
Education / Re: 2012/2013 Uniport Post-utme Updates by ObiomaA: 9:29am On Oct 03, 2012 |
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Jokes Etc / Rotfl....who Mumu Pass by ObiomaA: 11:13pm On Oct 02, 2012 |
Who is the most foolish among these thre men *A kenyan man who watered his farmland in the rain. *A Nigerian man who saw a ripe mango and climbed the tree to confirm, then came down and used stone to pluck it. * A southafrican man who saw something that looked like shit, he touched with his finger tasted it and said, mmm! Damn this is shit thank God i havent stepped on it. |
Sports / Re: Bishops Outraged By Neymar's Representation Of Jesus Christ by ObiomaA: 11:20am On Oct 01, 2012 |
Iaz93: If na muslims, dey wud hv burnt dwn the whole country (brazil) by nwu no know say dem be mumu? |
Travel / Re: Study In South Cyprus by ObiomaA: 3:17pm On Sep 27, 2012 |
Mr. Chris:thanks chris I actually meant post graduate studies |
Travel / Re: Study In South Cyprus by ObiomaA: 11:57pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
Mr Chris...is Cyprus a good country for Graduate Studies in International Relations/Diplomatic Studies |
Celebrities / Re: People Mistake Me For Jay Z (pic) by ObiomaA: 3:10pm On Sep 22, 2012 |
This should be on d front page |
Art, Graphics & Video / Hi Guys Plz I Need Help Concerin The Website For A Particular Design by ObiomaA: 3:02pm On Sep 22, 2012 |
Plz I would love to know if anyone knows dat website on which once u upload ur pic...it will automatically make it appear on a laptop screen or billboard screen with people watchin it...plz who knows it...thanks for reading |
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