Spyware

with their teens and tweens, and let them know that Spyware is a possibility. I agree with Coben’s claims. The fact that kids are getting more involved with phones and other technologies, shows a greater risk of kids getting into malicious websites and/or talking to complete strangers, like pedophiles or cyber bullies. Coben is saying that parents should talk to their kids about the dangers inside the internet. They should also know that spyware is a protection program that watches over daily…

think using spyware to monitor your children is a invasion of privacy? I do not, I was raised by my parents knowing that I do not have rights till I am eighteen or I am out of their house. I have reached an age to understand where my parents are coming from now, and why my parents went through my phone, computer, and diary’s as often as they did; they were just doing their job as my caregiver. In the op-ed article “The Undercover Parent,” by Harlan Coben (2008) claims that spyware is a…

Would you spy on your children with spyware? In the story “The Undercover Parent” Harlan Coben’s argues that parents should monitor their children with spyware. Spyware is a software downloaded to receive information and data from another's computer. I agree with Coben that parents should monitor their children. However, I disagree that parent should use spyware to do it. I believe that when parents use spyware it is a huge invasion of privacy. You are seeing your child's inner thoughts and what…

Coben suggests that parents should put spyware on their children’s devices. I strongly disagree with Coben’s argument. I think parents should let their children have independence when it comes to technology. Also, children should have the trust of their parents. In his article, Coben says, “you should simply trust your kids” (paragraph 6). This shows that parents should trust their children to not do prohibited things online. Parents should not need to use spyware to keep their kid’s browsing in…

Harlan Coben, a writer from The New York Times, it’s necessary that parents use spyware. As he said “Loving parents are doing the surveillance…” and not unknown officials. (Coben) Coben’s argument is that parents should use spyware. He noted that teens nowadays are exposed to so much on the internet. A great amount of parents aren’t taking this in mind. (Coben). I totally agree with Coben’s argument by using spyware for the protection of danger within them and within the interweb. As a reason…

this modern era. In the newspaper article “The Undercover Parents” (2008), Harlan Coben informs parents that using spyware is a good tool in monitoring teens’ activities but also suggests that parents do not make their surveilling a secret. In another newspaper article, “Big Brother Meets Big Mother” (2007), Ellen Goodman criticizes overprotective helicopter parents who use spyware to monitor their teen’s every activity because it prevents the teens from being independent and having privacy. To…

influence in children are discussed. Issues regarding children’s safety in the internet are conveyed as currently being flawed and in need of a particular enforcement. Coben’s stance is that the use of a greater intrusion of privacy via parental spyware is needed for protection of children in the online medium. Unfortunately, this stance seems to only mitigate issues initially…

about privacy and security on the Internet are on the rise. Keeping your personal information, private data and finances safe can be difficult, but by following a few tips, you can avoid the vast majority of scams, spyware and privacy breaches. 1. Be Aware The best tool to avoid spyware and stay safe on the Internet is your own brain. Free software with no potential upgrades or strings attached, websites that are covered in flashy ads, and free Wi-Fi in an unexpected place are all signs that…

In this story Coben is talking about how you should use spyware, but tell your kids about it first so they know that you are spying on them. Coben also says to talk your kids and ask them if anything is has happened on any of there social media websites. Ways I agree and disagree with Coben. I agree with Coben just a little bit because if you do use spyware you could easily tell what your kid is up to and make sure they are safe. But I would feel that your kid will get mad at you because it…

Internet is a complex group of networks that can be very useful tool for research, and there are some sites use for social media. “The Undercover Parent”, written by Harlan Coben, believes that by spying on teen’s Internet use, through the use of spyware, is a good idea. So should teens have the right to privacy online? Yes, they should have privacy whilst texting and online, here are some reasons why. Teens should be able to speak online without fear of being watched. Parents like to go…