CDL 023 – When a Stranger Calls…And Tweets About It

Author: [email protected] (Jeff Stephens)
Published: Fri 25 Jul 2014
Episode Link: https://www.crazydadlife.com/023/

There are many problems faced by today’s parents that didn’t exist when you were a kid. One particularly scary issue is the possibility of being wrapped up into a cyberbullying case. You hope that you can make it through the trying times of middle school and high school unscathed, but the threats are out there and you never know what might happen.

This episode presents one particular case in Texas which is unique. The story involves multiple girls, their parents, the police, the media, and an unrelenting attacker who seems to have full control over every electronic device involved.

Who is at fault? Who is the real perpetrator of the crime?

Do you remember the movie When a Stranger Calls from when you were a kid? That movie used to scare the hell out of people. At that moment when they said they traced the call and it was coming from inside the house…most people ran away from the TV. This cyber story has a similar layer of terror.

Throughout the episode you’ll hear tactical approaches for how you might keep your kids safe online, including proper security practice and one surprisingly effective method for generating strong passwords.

At the end, you’ll hear 5 ways that you can start to implement a stronger security posture with not only your kids online, but also with protecting your online identity as well. This includes:

Monitoring your kids’ online activity

The absolute need to understand what’s going on in the online world

Making sure your kids understand what’s going on as well

Implementing an effective, yet simple, password approach

Following consistent system maintenance procedures

You don’t want your kid to be the victim in a cyberbullying case. And, the victim is not limited to those attacked. Sometimes the one doing the attack may be falsely accused or the victim of someone taking control of their online identity.

As a parent, you have to stay diligent and informed when it comes to your kids and how they operate online.

Also, in this week’s 5TIL (5 Things I Learned), you’ll hear about: