Articles By Matt Marshall

If you think online predators are blunt and obvious, consider this story:

In World War II, the Navajo code talkers played a pivotal role in the outcome of the war. You could be standing right next to a Navajo code talker and hear every word yet not understand the meaning at all. The way your kids chat on the internet is very much like the Navajo code talkers. They even have their very own language, called 133t speak.

In the past, I've discussed some of the more well-known online threats to a child's safety and innocence. These include: pedophiles, pornography, gambling, hate groups and cyber bullying. In this article, I'll reveal some of the lesser known threats available online. Very few parents are aware of these threats.

The internet can be an incredibly useful tool for kids and teens. It's now easier than ever to perform research for a term paper. Communicating with friends is snap. And online gaming has taken entertainment to a whole new level. But there is a very real and very nasty dark side to the internet. And parents need to be aware of what's going on behind their backs.

If you think you know what your child is doing on the internet, you may want to think again.

As a parent, there's nothing worse than the thought of your child becoming the obsession of some crazed stalker. Unfortunately, with the growing popularity of the internet, it's now easier than ever for stalkers to take their game online.

If your child was being bullied at school, you'd probably know about it. There would most likely be physical signs, such as bruises or scrapes. But if your child is being bullied on the internet, how you would ever find out?