Digital Boundaries Matter 💙 As teens gain more independence and maybe even begin dating, it's important to know the difference between care and control.

🚩 Digital red flags: • Expecting someone to share their location 24/7. • Asking for passwords or checking someone's phone. • Demanding immediate replies to texts. • Pressuring someone to send private photos. • Sharing messages or pictures without permission. • Using technology to monitor or control someone. These aren't signs of love...they're signs of control. 💻 Help teens protect themselves: ✔️ Keep passwords private. ✔️ Review privacy settings regularly. ✔️ Share your location only when you choose. ✔️ Never feel pressured to send photos or information. ✔️ Trust your instincts and tell a trusted adult if something feels wrong. 💬 For parents: Keep the conversation going. Ask questions, listen without judgment, and remind your teen that healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, communication, and consent- not surveillance or control. Teaching digital boundaries today helps teens build safer, healthier relationships tomorrow. #DigitalBoundaries #TeenSafety #HealthyRelationships #OnlineSafety #ParentingTeens #DigitalWellness