The single most important thing a smartphone needs for a young person? A strong, safety plan. Without one, every “feature” becomes a doorway to strangers, inappropriate content, and exploitation.
Watch to know the seven basic parts to a safety plan.
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Be aware that any apps with private or group chat options create dangers for kids because they can expose them to unmonitored spaces where predators, bullies, and exploiters operate. YouTube, TikTok and WhatsApp all allow for chats.

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Financial sextortion is preventable but only if families talk about it early and often. Listen to this P3 Kids podcast as it gives parents and teens the knowledge, language, and tools to stay safe, stay aware, and stay connected.
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Online exploitation is changing all the time and most families aren't aware of the new tactics. Our free weekly emailed newsletter gives you the real stories and the real steps you can take to protect the kids you love. Sign up today at MillionKids.org.
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Predators don’t always look dangerous. Sometimes they look like a “nice teen” online. What may feel harmless could be a trap. Keep talking to your kids. Be the voice in their head that makes them stop and take a step back.

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Sextortion doesn’t disappear just because we pretend it “won’t happen to our kids.” Talk to your kids before someone online tries to trap them. Be the first voice they hear before they ever hear from a predator.

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What are some of the most important things you can teach your children?
Have you talked to them about red flags and put together a device safety plan? This is a whole new age for parenting, don't leave your kids unprepared.
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There is no single global or domestic number for “kids being sex trafficked online” but we know online exploitation is now one of the primary gateways into child sex trafficking.
Talk to your kids about risks and red flags.

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If you think your child is safe because they’re in your home… think again! Criminals from across the world can reach them instantly through the device you probably bought for them. This week's podcast candidly talks about the dangers no one wants to face.
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