"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, June 26 2012 12:39 AM EDT2012-06-26 04:39:50 GMT
One day after Animal Control Officers found Chloe, a pit bull someone set on fire, the dog died from the injuries. Someone tipped off Animal Control Officers that the dog was on Gray Street in the Germantown
Reward offered in case of Pit Bull doused with an accelerant and set on fire. The dog died a day later.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:26:23 GMT
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries.
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries here and make their getaway.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:08:49 GMT
A man in Montgomery County is determined to shock and disgust unsuspecting women, even if they're with their young children.If you were lucky enough to get outside Friday, to a place like the Perkiomen
A man in Montgomery County is determined to shock and disgust unsuspecting women, even if they're with their young children.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:01:38 GMT
Police are investigating a bizarre confrontation at a local elementary school. The alleged combatants were a grown woman and an 11-year-old girl. Some of the details are still a little twisted, reports
Police are investigating a bizarre confrontation at a local elementary school. The alleged combatants were a grown woman and an 11-year-old girl.
