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Yik Yak A Scary New App

By Joanigeltman @joanigeltman
Here I am talking about yet another new social networking app that is a potentially dangerous one for teenshttp://www.myfoxboston.com/video?clipId=9914133&topVideoCatNo=238258&autoStart=trueIS YOUR TEEN BEING CYBERBULLIED? GREAT TIPS FROM PARENTING EXPERT MICHELE BORBA
1. Hesitant to be online or unexpectedly stops or avoids using the computer2. Nervous when an Instant Message, text or Email appears (Watch your child’s response)3. Visibly upset, angry, or depressed after using the computer or cell phone4. Hides or clears the computer screen or cell when you enter or doesn’t want to talk about online activity5. Starts using the computer when you’re not in the room (a change in pattern)6. Keeps going back and forth to check screen in shorter spurts7. Withdraws from friends, wants to avoid school or peer activities or uneasy about going outside in general, pulls away from family members8. Suddenly sullen, evasive withdrawn, marked change in personality or behavior9. Trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, excessively moody or crying, seems depressed10. Suspicious phone calls, e-mails and packages arrives at your home11. Possible drop in academic performance or falls behind in schoolwork

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