The New Babysitter - Cell Phone Spy App for iPhone and other Devices

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With the advent of cellphones a whole new industry was spawned - and with it the possibility to spy phone free using a free sms app such as Auto Forward by Mobile Spy World.

 
Children and Cell Phones Whilst there is no doubt that cell phones are an important tool, there are downsides, particularly when we are thinking about children and their interactions with cell phones and smartphones. Did you know that 21% of children under 8 have a cell phone? Or that 78% of 9 to 17 year-olds have one? Those are pretty big numbers, and with them come pretty big risks.

Privacy One of the risks is that of privacy.  You might think this is not a problem, with privacy settings available on devices. It wouldn't be if children turned them on - only 61% of children do!  Even more concerning is that studies have highlighted that 14% of children have actually posted their address online. .Add to that the revelation that 70% of them also admit to hiding their online activity from their parents and you can clearly see there is a privacy issue.

Regrets Another reason to be concerned is that of regrets over what they have posted online.  Almost 50% of teenagers have admitted to having regrets about something they have posted online.  Research has shown that 8% of 18-35 year-olds have lost a job opportunity because of something posted on social media or the like.  And there is the issue of sexting - 20% of teenagers say they have received sexts, although only 5% admit to having sent any. Over 50% of teenagers admit to having posted inappropriate comments or images online!

Cyber Bullying Perhaps the greatest risk in terms of consequence is that of cyber bullying.  43% of teenagers say they have been victims of bullying online. 4% of teenagers say they have had arguments online which have resulted in physical confrontations.  Cyber bullying can result in suicide, the 3rd most common cause of death amongst teenagers.  It is a serious risk not to be understated.

Social Interaction There is also the effect on social interaction to be considered. Studies show that teenagers who did not use a cell phone or similar device regularly had greater ability to read behaviours and interact with other teenagers. And had more time to exercise. 

Education Finally, there is the impact on education and grades of using a cell phone. A recent study used a matrix to correlate cell phone usage and grades - it probably isn't a surprise to hear there was a clear link between the two elements. High usage = lower grades!

As a concerned parent, don't ignore the risks identified above, if you want to know more about tools to help you, and your children, visit  Mobile Spy World. 

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