for Online Safety
What behaviours should I look for?
Listed below are some indicators to help you know when you should intervene. Please note that the list is not exhaustive. It is important to pay attention to any behaviours that become excessive and interfere with the adolescent's life.
Does s/he seem more withdrawn, emotional, defensive, aggressive, angry, or secretive? Is your adolescent also secretive online or on the phone?
Have you noticed a significant increase in how often and how long your adolescent is online?
Does your adolescent seem consumed with going online? Does he or she seem preoccupied? Has he/she responded to limits placed on how often and how long he/she is allowed to be online?
Has your adolescent lost interest in his/her regular activities? Does his/her desire to go online interfere with other responsibilities and interests?
Has your adolescent received gifts such as money, webcam, digital camera, cell phone, etc.? Has your adolescent received late night phone calls from unknown callers? Have you noticed unknown numbers, including long distance calls on cellular phone bills?
