In a world where 73% of teens have shared personal information or potentially inappropriate content** and 43% of kids admitted to being bullied online*, predators, cyberbullies, and pornography have finally met their match. WebSafety (launching Oct. 1st is the first app to offer real-time alerts to parents notifying them of potentially dangerous behavior, as it occurs.
We recently took a big leap and transitioned Julia from a phone that had talk and text only, to a smartphone. I immediately began to worry about what she might accidentally stumble onto. Let me backup. We bought Julia her first phone when we learned that some of the families she was babysitting for did not have a land line at home. We wanted to be sure she was safe and had a way to call for help if needed. Now, she works on her homework after she puts the kids to bed and needed a way to access the internet.
A smartphone was the logical choice. But with that smartphone came a new set of concerns.
“Research reveals a desperate need for parents to better monitor their children’s
smartphone activity,” said parenting expert and award-winning author Michele Borba,
Ed.D., “Eighty-three percent* of parents worry about children posting inappropriate
content online, and nearly forty-three percent** of children reported that they have
been bullied online. These numbers are too high to ignore. And many parents want to
step up, but aren’t sure how.”
When I was contacted by WebSafety to learn about their smartphone app, I was very pleased with what I found.
WebSafety’s founder and CEO, Rowland Day, added, “I’m a parent and a grandparent, so I understand the challenges firsthand. I know of some terrible situations involving children’s experiences online and I had been searching for a solution to help me protect my family and families that have been the victims of cyberbullying, sexting and other online dangers. I developed WebSafety to provide the best product for all families. My goal is to provide parents with the best tools to protect their children in the digital age and help them determine the line between protection and privacy, and guidance and independence.”
Don’t you love that? It was created by a parent – someone who has my exact worries.
How it works:
• Download the app onto any Android device, and the activity on this device can be monitored from an iPad, laptop or desktop.
• The WebSafety app is now available on Android, and can be used across all four of the major wireless carriers in the United States and the three major wireless carriers in Canada.
• Parents can monitor multiple devices such as phones and tablets, customize alerts, and the kind of the information they want to receive.
• Look for the app in Android marketplaces including Google Play.
Pricing:
$3.99 /month:
• Protects one child device.
• Includes parent Dashboard on web and tablet.
• Access to the WebSafety forum.
• Customer support.
$11.99 / month
• Protects four children’s devices.
• Includes parent Dashboard on web and tablet.
• Access to the WebSafety forum.
• Customer support.
$14.99 / month
• Protects six children’s devices.
• Includes parent Dashboard on web and tablet.
• Access to the WebSafety forum.
• Customer support.
Now the good news for you – The first 25,000 subscribers will now receive 50% off their 6-month or year long subscription.
Be sure to head over to their website – www.websafety.com – to learn more!