3 MAJOR DANGERS OF CYBER WORLD & HOW TO OVERCOME

 The cyber world is a huge place. It has everything good and bad. Ranging from unlimited knowledge to the unrestricted access, you can measure which point the internet becomes profitable or harmful for you and your family.
Unfortunately, the perils of the hyper connected world for teens are more than that of its perks. The reason is the immaturity of the kids who use the internet without thinking about the consequences of their actions. Another aspect that makes the cyber world a dangerous place for teens are these three dangers of the cyber world:

1. Cyberbullying
2. Online Predators
3. Inadequate Content

 

1. Cyberbullying:

You may think of cyber bullying a normal issue, however, it is not. According to an estimate by Nerds On Call, 35% kids have been threatened online, 42% have been bullied and 21% became a victim of online bullying via emails. These are not the only means, teens get bullied through the social forums, dating apps and much more. The adverse effect of cyberbullying on teens is the damage it poses on their self-perception.

2. Online Predators:

The second major danger of the cyber world is the threat of online predators who use techniques such as catfishing, grooming, and mirroring to trap innocent teen and then compel them to meet offline in the real world! You cannot think of your teen as a mature person who can understand all these factors and respond appropriately. Hence, there is a high possibility of them becoming a victim.

3. Inadequate Content:

In addition to being bullied online or become the prey of the online predators, teens are more likely to come across inadequate content that is not meant for their age. They can see pornography, domestic violence, teens’ deadly adventure, addictive etc. Viewing inadequate content can influence the mental health and behavior patterns of your kid leaving a long-lasting impact on their personality.