You can’t escape social networking: Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Plus, and all their online cousins are everywhere. If you’ve got kids, chances are they’re eager to join all their friends in cyberspace.
Worrying about their safety is natural, but hoping social networks will go away isn’t realistic. You’re better off working with your children so they don’t hide their online activities from you.
Worrying about their safety is natural, but hoping social networks will go away isn’t realistic. You’re better off working with your children so they don’t hide their online activities from you.
Start with kid-friendly sites. Facebook is far from the only place for people to go. Many schools now have kid-friendly classroom options for networking.
Talk about privacy. Have a serious discussion with your kids about guarding their personal information online, including their address, name, names of friends, etc.
Use parental controls—online and offline. Kids don’t always get to choose what’s served up to them online. Use parental controls to block sites. Also tell you kids you require access to their email, texts, and other interactions.
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