Digital Defense for Families

How to Keep Your 8 to 18-Year-Old Safe on TikTok, Instagram, and Every Screen in Between

Protect your child in a world of endless scrolling, sneaky apps, and constant digital exposure.
If you're a parent of an 8 to 18-year-old, chances are your child knows more about TikTok, Instagram, and gaming platforms than you do. But behind every “like” and livestream are powerful algorithms, predatory tactics, and attention traps that most adults never see—until it’s too late.

Digital Defense for Families gives you the insider knowledge to confidently navigate the digital world with your child. Written by a law enforcement professional and parent, this guide breaks down how social media, gaming chats, and hidden accounts work—without the tech overwhelm.

You’ll discover what the most popular platforms are actually doing, how they collect data, what risks they pose to your child’s safety and self-image, and—most importantly—what you can do to protect them across iOS, Android, gaming consoles, and smart devices.

Includes detailed walkthroughs of parental control tools, comparisons of the best apps for screen monitoring, 2025’s newest teen slang and texting codes, and a one-week digital safety action plan. Whether your child is just getting their first phone or already immersed in the online world, this book gives you the tools to respond—not just react.

If you want real-world protection without tech panic, this book is your digital parenting survival guide.