It's in the news media, theres a reality televised show based on the subject, and as a parent the worried thought has probably haunted your mind more than once. Sex predators are out there and some statistics are just mind boggling. It is said that 1 in 6 females will be molested by age 18 and the same statistics stand for 1 in 5 males.
You have learned of the threat over the Internet and it is a fact that 1 of 7 of our Nation's under 18 population have been propositioned for sex over the Internet this year alone, however, a new startling statistic that has recently arisen will more than likely shock you even more.
The majority group of sexual predator victims are surprisingly male teenagers. An even worse fact is that many of these teenagers actually knew of the sex predator's age beforehand and consented to the criminal sexual acts. This is thought to be attributed to a growing teenage male curiosity about sexual identity as well as many other possible factors such as poverty level, school issues, etc. With the majority of the victims being male, it is obvious that many parents are not aware of this growing trend or how to protect their male teenagers from these perverted criminals.
With teenagers being the majority of the victims of sexual predator activity, it is no surprise that wireless cell devices can play a major role in the activity that takes place between teenager and predator before an actual sexual occurrence. The increased use of SMS text messaging and Internet IM on cell phones along with simple phone calling has increased the risk and spontaneousness of these crimes right under parent's noses.
No longer are the days of calling the parents of your child's friend a reassurance. Technology is now placed in every home and it is no longer a safe zone, even in your own house. It is unfortunate to say, but the only and best way to be 90% sure of your teenager's safety from these predators is to use technology to spy on the technology that already exists, and yes, snooping on your teen.
For cell phones, there are now software programs that can be installed on them that allow parents to login online and observe all text messaging and call logs for their teenager's phone. Many of these software companies offer free software and only bill for online subscription fees. This software is undetected by the smartphone user but transfers all the recorded info to the registered online account giving you a better chance to understand who your teen is talking to and more importantly, what they are texting. Some of these providers include Plimus and Brick House Security.
For computer web activities there are companies such as Spy Arsenal and Spy Patrol that allow you to gather vital information such as your teen's login information, instant message conversations, and obviously websites they have frequented.
While these softwares are an excellent weapon to use in your quest to protect your teenager, being a part of your child's daily life and talking with them will still be the best weapon in the battle against child sexual predators. Statistics show that teenagers with the least parental interaction had the largest possibility of becoming victim. It is up to the parents to be involved and stay involved to prevent this sex crime.
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