Teens Are Losing It Over This Report On The Secret Language Of Emojis!

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Internet safety is something that everyone needs to consider these days, and it's important for parents to be aware of what their children are doing online. But a recent report on Q13 News in Washington state that recently aired last week has some teens laughing. The report talks about the secret language of emojis that parents need to be aware of and know about. The news video was captured by 19-year-old Bryan of Auburn, Washington, who told BuzzFeed News that he saw the funny report on the 9 p.m. news. It's good to have an open dialogue with your teen about what they are saying and doing online, and you might enjoy watching it with your teen. The report talks about the secret language of using emojis for things like using an emoji that means not to tell your parents or emojis that might indicate cyber bully. And while cyber bullying is no laughing matter the video is just assuming what teens might be saying and is just a generalization. You will want to watch the cute video.

It's no secret that computers are a part of most peoples lives, from young and old alike. And with computers, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs being such a big part of our everyday lives its important to practice safety when the internet. Children and teens use a wide variety of online resources, and each one can have different safety concerns. Some of the things you can do to keep your kids and teens safe are to keep your computer in a high-traffic area of the home. Establish limits for which websites children can visit and for how long. This is something that doesn't always go over so well with teens, so it's a good idea to try and establish set rules early on and enforce them the best you can. It's also important to remember to practice internet safety on your mobile devices, for things like cell phones, gaming devices, and laptops. Sit with your kids when they are using the internet and get them to show you the sites and things they like to do online.

It's a good idea to know the people your kids are connecting with online and be sure to set rules for emailing, social networking, text messaging, online gaming, and using webcams. Be sure to have a constant dialogue with your kids about online safety. Teach your children and teens from an early age that whatever they put online is there for everyone to see, you want to establish early on that future employers may at some point be able to see their online posts, so it's important to edit what is displayed. For adults, it is important to remember never to post information that will identify you such as your Social Security number, your full name, your home address or phone number, credit card or bank account numbers, passwords, names of family members or friends and your workplace or favorite hangout. By establishing Internet rules and guidelines early on your children and teens will have a good understanding of internet safety. Tips for teens to avoid cyber bullying include not responding to someone who bullies you, and to remember that a reaction is usually what a bully wants. Responding gives a bully power over you. Teens should also learn not to retaliate. Getting back at a bully just turns you into a bully and reinforces the bully's behavior. Two wrongs don't make a right. Help avoid a cycle of aggression.

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