Negative Effects Of Spyware On Children

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I agree with Coben about parents protecting teens. Coben’s argument is spyware should be used to protect parent’s teens from the dangers of the Internet. By using spyware it helps parents know everything their teens are on , doing , and talking to daily. Spyware allows the entire world access to home borders. The internet can be dangerous place and spyware can help. One reason as to why I believe parent should monitor their teens is to protect them. They need to make sure their teen isn’t in danger. In order to protect them they need know and make sure they are safe. Teens need to be protected from the dangers the internet has to offer. They should feel safe and protected. Another reason as to why i believe teens

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