7 out of 10 teens share location on Web, survey says

I came across this article that suggests an alarming trend among teens.  Sharing one’s location online can have drastic, unintended consequences.  Most cell phones, too, connect to the internet and a simple Facebook post can inadvertently give a youth’s location.  Take a look at the article and consider having a conversation with your teen about sharing too much information on the web.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/06/teens_increasingly_share_locat.html

The Bible doesn’t say not to talk to strangers, and you probably won’t be surprised to learn that it also does not contain any specific policies on internet use.  It does, however, speak a great deal about wisdom; it also reminds us that we are in a fallen, sinful world.  One of the things that Jesus told His disciples before sending them out to do ministry was this:  ”I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves” (God’s Word Translation).  The context may be different, but the principle remains.  We must be very wise in all of our actions.

Why Teenagers Are Growing Up So Slowly Today – NurtureShock Blog – Newsweek.com

I am attaching an article that I came across today that I found insightful.  There may be things you agree with in here, while other parts of it may make you want to protest.  In any case, it will probably be a beneficial read.  Some of it for me puts into words things that I have seen and heard.

Why Teenagers Are Growing Up So Slowly Today – NurtureShock Blog – Newsweek.com.