The wrong kind of cuts

Social media has been very instrumental in spreading the culture of self-harm among Australian youth. Parents should monitor their kids online activities to guard them against this dangerous trend. Read full article
June 03rd, 2014 12:40 pm

Guide your teen to deal with bullying, not hit back

Bullying victims are frantically looking for ways to escape it and they listen to what adults have to say. Some adults recommend fighting back but is it the right way to combat bullying? Read full article
June 03rd, 2014 12:35 pm

Criminalizing Victims of Child Sex Slavery is Epitome of Injustice

Abused and sexually exploited by their traffickers, children expect a change in fate once picked up by the law enforcing authorities. Much to their horror, their nightmare doesn't end. Read full article
June 03rd, 2014 12:19 pm

Bullying makes British teens torment themselves

A growing number of British teens are becoming their own vicious tormentors. They are indulging in different forms of self-harm, a British study suggests. Bullying may be causing this. Read full article
June 02nd, 2014 12:51 pm

Digitally pressurized teens -- high on drugs, low in confidence

Kids nowadays spend more time online and interact with many friends. Peer pressure from buddies can push kids towards drug/alcohol abuse and parents should keep a strict check on their activities. Read full article
June 02nd, 2014 12:46 pm

Online Chat Rooms Can Help Depressed Teens

Unable to cope with depression, some teens end up committing suicide to bring the pain to an end. Online depression and suicide chat rooms are effective in curbing this issue. Read full article
May 29th, 2014 12:36 pm

Cyberbullying anchors at Australian shores

Cyberbullying has gained a foothold in Australia where an increasing number of kids are reporting victimization. Parents and community members have to fight this menace with all their strength. Read full article
May 29th, 2014 12:28 pm

Learn the ABCs of internet usage for your kids' sake

Teens handle technology better than their parents. Parents should make an effort to understand tech talk. It would also help them monitor their kids’ online activities in a less offending way. Read full article
May 28th, 2014 08:35 am

The Slippery Ways of Bullies

Bullies come up with various excuses and justification for verbally or physically abusing their victims. This often saves them from punishment and thus instills a feeling of invincibility in them. Read full article
May 28th, 2014 08:14 am

Mean girls and boys in Canada -- Online abuse and gender divide

Canadian survey suggests that boys are more engaged in malicious activities on the internet. Research reveals everything about the mean girls stereotype is true except the gender. Read full article
May 23rd, 2014 08:46 am