Grindr and Blendr: The Danger of 'Hook-Up' Apps

Blendr and Grindr are apps designed for men to meet other men or woman to meet men. But what happens when your underage teen is flirting with someone twice his age?

By Lisa Barr I'm an optimist, a Cup Half-Full person. There are, however, a few things I really hate - and topping my list are pedophiles/predators. Nowhere are they more prevalent but online, on apps, in chat rooms, and I'm learning ... on blogs (but that's another story). For those who have been following my blogs these past six months, you know two things about me: If something is dangerous or hurtful to kids - I will expose it. If something hurts our relationships -- you will find it here on this blog in the raw, no holding back. The other day, a Mom contacted me, and proceeded to tell me a story about how her gay cousin, who is in his late 40s, was visiting her from out of town, and they were having dinner. She noticed he was staring …

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