Texas bases Alief ISD warns against apps used by child predators
Texas based Alief Independent School District (ISD) has issued warning to parents about apps such as Party in My Dorm that are being used by child sex predators. The district in the letter to parents mentions that this app which is described as a role playing video game app and meant for teens is being used as a platform by strangers to befriend and cause them harm. Parents have been advised to be mindful of the online activity of children especially in social media or apps, set up parental controls and screen monitoring systems.
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