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A few years ago, all I had to do Six Ways to Keep Teens Safe OnlineNow, my daughters are 12 and 14, and each has her own iPhone. Their online lives are lived inWhatsApp, Facebook comments, texts, and occasional emails. They regularly interact with kids I’ve never met. While they’re (probably) smart enough not to reveal information to strangers they’ve never met, my daughters are at risk for cyberbullying (both being bullied and being bullies), overexposure on social networks, and even sexual solicitation.

Think about it: With a phone in her pocket, a typical teen has the ability to spend hours—days!—interacting with her peers, completely unfettered by parental supervision. And how has that worked out in the past? Heathers? Lord of the Flies? Short of banning all the technology—a solution I have, at times, considered—what’s a concerned parent to do?  Read more:   6 WAYS TO KEEP TEENS SAFE ONLINE