As a counselor for teens, one of the repeating questions I get from parents is, "What should I do to protect my teen online." My answer varies, as parents have the autonomy to choose to give the amount of privacy vs protection that they deem fit for their child. But, for those that are searching for resources, here are some of the best resources when it comes to monitoring your teen's online activity. Before we get to that, first we must answer why is monitoring your child's

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