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Balancing Parental Awareness and Children's Privacy: The Spyware Debate

This text explores the controversial use of spyware to monitor children's online activities. It discusses the arguments for parental control, including the need to protect children from cyberbullying and online predators, as well as the importance of parental awareness. However, it raises ethical concerns about the secretive nature of spyware, emphasizing the need for honesty and privacy in children's development. Alternatives to spyware are provided, promoting healthy ways for parents to engage without infringing on their child's freedom.

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Balancing Parental Awareness and Children's Privacy: The Spyware Debate

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  1. Don’t Spy on the Kids! KateyRuppert CIS 1055 - 003

  2. What is Spyware? • Software that allows information to be sent from your computer/device directly to another location on the internet without your knowledge • Also used on cell phones or other mobile devices • Frequently come as add-ons to other programs and are installed without user’s knowledge

  3. Parental Use of Spyware

  4. Video: In the news…

  5. Why do people argue this is OK? • Parent’s right to know what their children are doing • Children are in danger with the increase in technology • Cyber bullying and Cyber violence • Online predators • Parents are able to help children if in emergency

  6. What makes this wrong?

  7. Spy on Kids Secretly • “Parental Spy Software SECRETLY records EVERYTHING that is done on your PC!” • First sentence on parentalspy.com • Stresses secretive nature of spying • Untrustworthy and Sneaky • Teaches lack of honesty

  8. Lack of Privacy/Freedom • Even children need aspects of privacy or freedom • Healthy for their growth and development into adults • Rebel from overbearing parents • Click here to read more about children’s need for privacy as they develop into adults

  9. Limits on Parental Power

  10. Alternative to Spyware • Use of blocking children • Internet searches • Downloading apps • Monitor time on devices • GPS capabilities of device • Emergency circumstances Click here to go to read more about protecting your child’s privacy online

  11. Thank you! Any Questions?

  12. References

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