While social networking sites can increase a person’s circle of friends, they also can increase exposure to people with less than friendly intentions.
Here are tips for helping your kids use social networking sites safely:
-Help your kids understand what information should be private.
-Explain that kids should post only information that you – and they – are comfortable with others seeing.
-Use privacy settings to restrict who can access and post on your child’s website.
-Remind your kids that once they post information online, they can’t take it back.
-Talk to your kids about avoiding sex talk online.
-Tell your kids to trust their gut if they have suspicions. If they ever feel uncomfortable or threatened by anything online, encourage them to tell you.
