"It's really about building a foundation of knowing your kid and knowing their warning signs and building trust and open-minded communication," he said. "[You have to] set up that communication at an early age and establish rules, a framework, for Internet usage, because they are all going to get online.
"At this point, it's a life skill that has become almost essential for teens, so it's going to happen," he added. "What's needed is parental supervision to help them learn how to make these online connections safely."
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