It’s awful isn’t it. She tried so hard to protect him and help him. But he had routers she didn’t know about. And the killer had sent Breck a phone which he was contacting him on. She contacted the other boys who used their servers and their mums. She sat in the room with him whilst he was on his computer. I feel for her so much
I hadn’t made that connection, I hope they’ve learned too
This story is so scary! How can we protect our teenagers and children from these predators? This happened in 2012/13 I think, and even since then technology has come on so much. This lady sat in her sons room while he was on his computer to try to protect him and it still wasn't enough, now teens have phones with unlimited data in their pockets 24/7. They have no respite or escape from online groomers.
I was interested to see her speak about rehabilitation for the offenders, and this reminds me of the "teaching men not to rape women". Just like women having to be aware of personal safety, young people need to be aware of online safety but just like predatory men, I don't know how you can stamp out online grooming.
I have very little interest in young people's issues personally but this story has scared me! I have nephews and hope to have my own children one day and I want to know how to spot the red flags and help them!
Also how awful was it that he was able to tweet about her while he was in prison!?!? Absolutely twisted individual!