Between the madness of the day-to-day and all the technological developments, it can be difficult keeping tabs what’s the latest with your teen, as well as what you need to know for your teen. I came across a few interesting posts, all dealing with teen safety, that I wanted to share here. From stats looking at what parents are concerned about, to some incredible new technological tools that can allow you stick to your kid like glue (use some common sense and discretion), it’s nevertheless pretty fascinating.
How Do You Rate Teen Safety Stats?
When it comes to teens, there are a number of issues that keep pundits, parents and police on high alert. Whether we are talking about, drinking, driving, drugs, the Internet, sex, or just general foolhardiness, there is plenty to keep you awake at night where your teens are concerned. But what really bothers you?
Watching Teenage Drivers with Webcams
And at first glance, the specter of Mom or Pop looking over the teen driver’s shoulder, so to speak, seems like a good idea. A similar study done in 2006 showed that drivers who started out triggering the webcam a lot with their jerky, …
For Teens: Shut Up And Drive Technology Disables Cell Phones
But studies show that teens frequently ignore the bans, creating an opportunity for technology to take the place where free will doesn’t. Once you are behind the wheel, DriveAssist determines motion and sends signals to the Aegis …