"Since it's around, they're on computers all the time, cell phones, smart phones and iPads. I wouldn't be surprised they could get away with that," said Doyle Johnson.
He has two daughters but says they wouldn't do what an online study found.
It revealed that 30 percent of teen girls have met someone in person, a stranger, who they initially met online.
The study, led by a professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, followed girls 14- to 17-years-old for over a year. It monitored their on- and off-line behavior.
"I'm very fearful of it. My son is 10-years-old and just got an iPhone for Christmas and I fear him going online and chatting people up," said Tom McDonald who also has a daughter.
McDonald says social media is everywhere and parents have to be aware.
"I think it's about education and setting expectations for your kids so that you work with them and talk to them about the dangers of it," he said. "And you look at their phones. It's weird but I think it's the best prevention."
Psychologist Dr. Oz Pits said parents have to get ahead of the problem.
"I think parents can be naive. They think their child wouldn't do something like this or they think their child knows better," said Dr. Oz. She advises parents to have open communication and to ask tough questions.
"Ask them has this ever happened to you? Do you know anyone who has met someone off line that they met online? Would you do it or would you tell me before it happened?"
Carmen Ligon is a parent. She said better parenting is the key to keeping kids safe online.
"Get their passwords, have open communication and know what your kids are doing. You also have to understand social media yourself and be educated," said Ligon.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:47 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:47:08 GMT
"They just keep buying time. It's 60 days here and 60 days there. It's a small victory," said Brian Hathaway. He's one of hundreds of residents who left a meeting at Garnett Valley Middle School hesitant
Neighbors say developer that withdrew application to build is a stall tactic.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:37 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:37:01 GMT
Gregg Wolfe, like most parents, always thought he would look back on precious moments, like receiving Father's Day cards, with a smile. But instead he's fighting back tears.
Gregg Wolfe, like most parents, always thought he would look back on precious moments, like receiving Father's Day cards, with a smile. But instead he's fighting back tears.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:16:07 GMT
Heroin is killing young people at an alarming rate. And, parents, you think you'd recognize the signs. See what two grieving families missed until it was too late.
Heroin is killing young people at an alarming rate. And, parents, you think you'd recognize the signs. See what two grieving families missed until it was too late.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:26:18 GMT
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:08:39 GMT
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:07:00 GMT
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:20:18 GMT
Mike Kersten and his wife Lisa of Croydon, Lower Bucks County opened their front door over the weekend only to find police telling them to stay inside. A large black bear was spotted climbing one of
A black bear seen in Bucks County is still the talk of the area for residents.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:27:47 GMT
A century-old community staple in Cherry Hill was up for auction Monday. The Woodcrest Country Club has experienced some financial problems recently, and after efforts from the township and the Freeholders
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club went up for auction Monday, with a pending sale in place after an offer from a Marlton-based developer.
