By STEVEN ELBOW, The Capital Times
Madison police Sgt. June Groehler was recently giving a presentation on cybersafety at a local church, during which she advocated keeping tabs on kids’ cell phone and computer use with powerful new web monitoring software. A minister asked her why she was telling parents to spy on their children. Her response: “It’s called parenting.” Groehler sees dangers lurking in all corners of cyberspace, and she asserts that parents have a responsibility to keep their kids safe as they navigate the digital landscape. The pitfalls are rife — Internet predators, cyberbullies, “sexting,” inappropriate information posted on social media sites that can haunt kids for years. “Kids today, they don’t think about the consequences when they push that button,” she says. “I mean, it’s out there to stay.”
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