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The Carnegie Foundation recently released "Great Transitions - Preparing Adolescents for a New Century", the concluding report of its Council on Adolescent Development. The primary objectives of this Council were to identify adolescent problems and to bring them to the attention of the American public. The text of this report and an executive summary can be found on line.
Access "Great Transitions" here
That really cool sixteen year old that your child is talking to on the Internet may, in actuality, be a predator. I've found the following web sites that provide information on Web safety.
An Online Safety Guide presented by GetNetWise
The University of Oklahoma Police Department offers Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online
GetNetwise - Make an Internet Use Agreement with your Child