Child sexual exploitation is a form of sexual abuse usually by males against young girls in exchange for money. It may involve forcible sex, rape, sodomy and molestation, and often result in cruel or harmful treatment (starvation and physical abuse) of the child.
According to stats found at dosomething.org, the average age a teen enters the sex trade, in the United States, is 12 to 14-year-old (9). Many victims are runaway girls who were sexually abused as children. These connections may begin as online dating and later progressing into a real life sexual encounters. The child may be deceived into believing she’s in an exclusive, loving, trusting and caring relationship and later pimped into prostitution, pornography, and other forms of sexual behavior.
We all have seen the television playout horrific scenes where young girls are drugged on a date or party and later wake up …show more content…
With all the environmental affluences parents may feel overwhelmed with responsibilities to protect their children both online and offline. Nelson Mandela said it best, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Educate yourself by finding out what your child already know, or don’t know. This can help you set the stage for protection.
Parental controls can help parents choose and restrict content from their children. It allows parents to manage how their children use the computer and internet. Not only can parental control filter and block access to inappropriate content, but this software allows parents to easily and secretly track and monitor what their children are doing on the computer on and off-line.
If you are using Windows you can turn on parental controls by opening the Control Panel. However, for added security, parents may purchase additional software which can be added to their child’s computer or mobile device. Once installed this software provides added protection and ability to restrict more content and increase
According to stats found at dosomething.org, the average age a teen enters the sex trade, in the United States, is 12 to 14-year-old (9). Many victims are runaway girls who were sexually abused as children. These connections may begin as online dating and later progressing into a real life sexual encounters. The child may be deceived into believing she’s in an exclusive, loving, trusting and caring relationship and later pimped into prostitution, pornography, and other forms of sexual behavior.
We all have seen the television playout horrific scenes where young girls are drugged on a date or party and later wake up …show more content…
With all the environmental affluences parents may feel overwhelmed with responsibilities to protect their children both online and offline. Nelson Mandela said it best, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Educate yourself by finding out what your child already know, or don’t know. This can help you set the stage for protection.
Parental controls can help parents choose and restrict content from their children. It allows parents to manage how their children use the computer and internet. Not only can parental control filter and block access to inappropriate content, but this software allows parents to easily and secretly track and monitor what their children are doing on the computer on and off-line.
If you are using Windows you can turn on parental controls by opening the Control Panel. However, for added security, parents may purchase additional software which can be added to their child’s computer or mobile device. Once installed this software provides added protection and ability to restrict more content and increase