"Phones add a whole new level of complexity to parenting and while adolescents will demand privacy, Dr David Coleman says safety should always come first Should you ever read your teenager's messages? For many parents, the temptation can be strong, especially when we worry about bullying, online predators, sexting or just the unknown territory of teenage communication. Yet the question isn't simply about what's right or wrong - it's about trust, safety and the gradual process of helping our children learn to navigate the digital world on their own."
"Should you ever read your teenager's messages? For many parents, the temptation can be strong, especially when we worry about bullying, online predators, sexting or just the unknown territory of teenage communication. Yet the question isn't simply about what's right or wrong - it's about trust, safety and the gradual process of helping our children learn to navigate the digital world on their own."
Phones add a whole new level of complexity to parenting. Adolescents often demand privacy, but safety should always come first, according to Dr David Coleman. Parents frequently face a strong temptation to read their teenager's messages when concerned about bullying, online predators, sexting, or unfamiliar forms of communication. The issue requires balancing trust and safety. Effective parenting emphasizes a gradual process of helping children learn to navigate the digital world independently while maintaining appropriate protective oversight and clear boundaries to reduce risk.
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