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VPN

Explained for parents by The Digital Childhood.

What it means

An app that hides where your internet traffic is going. Kids use free VPNs to get around the filters on school WiFi, their Chromebook or the controls at home. A lot of the free ones make their money off the user's data.

How to bring it up with your kid

"Do kids at school use VPNs? What are they trying to get to?" I'd want to know what's worth all that trouble. That's usually the real conversation.

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