Parenting Great Kids With Dr. Meg Meeker

Ep. 284: The Predator in the Chat: How a 12-Year-Old Was Groomed—and Fought Back

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When 12-year-old Harrison Haynes met a 19-year-old “mentor” in an online game, it felt like a friendship—until it turned into manipulation and abuse.In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Harrison about his firsthand experience with online grooming, how his mental health struggles played a role, and the steps his parents took to intervene and help him heal. Now, Harrison is turning his pain into purpose—advocating for digital safety and youth protection.In this episode, you’ll learn:How online grooming begins and escalatesThe emotional vulnerabilities predators targetHow Harrison’s parents recognized the signs and took actionWhat legal and emotional challenges followedDigital safety tips every parent needs today