

Some parents found this out the hard way last month, when they discovered that their 12-year-olds had been using dating apps-apps also used by adults! Unfortunately, with the rise of smartphones and the proliferation of apps, it’s no longer as simple as putting the family computer in the middle of the living room. And one of the biggest of these is how to keep our children safe online.


In addition to all the old challenges of raising happy and healthy kids, we have a host of new things to worry about as well. And these days, it seems like it’s harder than ever. Five ways to keep your kids off dating appsīeing a mom or dad is hard.