My husband and I are a couple of weeks out from meeting our daughter and we could not be more excited.
As we prepare to become parents, we are already becoming watchful of the very real dangers that our children will face in the day and age in which we live.
Chief among those dangers is internet access. Tim Tebow, whose foundation works to combat human trafficking, has warned,
“If your child has a phone, the world has access to your child.”
Numerous studies have proven the veracity of this statement. According to a report from Common Sense Media,
- “15% of teen respondents said they first saw online pornography at age 10 or younger. The average age reported for first viewing pornography is 12.
- While the vast majority of respondents said they have seen pornography, nearly half (44%) indicated that they had done so intentionally, while slightly more than half (58%) indicated they had encountered pornography accidentally.
- Unintentional exposure to pornography could be a common experience for teens, as 63% of those who said they have only seen pornography accidentally reported that they had been exposed to pornography in the past week.”
While pornography access and exposure certainly are major threats to children, this is by no means the only danger they face when they are given access to the internet.
Cyberbullying, peer pressure to develop eating disorders, excessive screen time, predatory activity, and much more endanger our children regularly.
“There are an estimated 500,000 online predators active each day. Children between the ages of 12 and 15 are especially susceptible to be groomed or manipulated by adults they meet online. According to the F.B.I., over 50 percent of the victims of online sexual exploitation are between the ages of 12 and 15.” (Child Safety)
In an environment as dangerous as this, parents are wondering whether online threats are simply inevitable, or if there is a way to protect their kids.
Gabb is the only phone company that recognizes the danger internet access poses to our children. They are dedicated to allowing children to be children while giving parents peace of mind:
“Parents today want to stay connected with their child by taking advantage of the latest in technology. However, the same tools that allow this to happen are also not made with a child in mind. At Gabb, we strive to tailor innovative cellular technology exclusively for kids and their parents– keeping them connected and protected.”
At Gabb, parents are guaranteed a 100% less chance of their kids being exposed to mature content. Now, you might be wondering how they can claim such perfect protection. This is because of their fool-proof safe technology of no allowed internet access and no allowed social media.
“Gabb Phones are designed from the ground up to empower kids to have a safer experience with personal tech. Gabb Messenger blocks nudity, flags other concerning content, and alerts parents, facilitating important parent-child conversations. Safe Video Calling™ allows kids to connect safely. If nudity is detected, the call is disconnected before any image is shown, the feature is disabled, and parents are alerted.”
In addition to this, Gabb phones offer GPS tracking, unlimited talk and text, and a reliable network so children can keep in contact with what matters most while staying completely safe.
When my husband and I found Gabb, we were 100% sold. As our family grows and our kids get older, Gabb is the only phone we will consider letting them use.
To learn more about why you should consider Gabb as your child’s first phone, click here.
