How Parents Can Share Smarter On Social Media

Social media is an increasingly important part of our lives. It's a great way to stay connected with friends and family, share news and information, and express ourselves creatively. However, it's important to be aware of the potential risks of social media, especially for children.

One of the biggest risks of social media for children is oversharing. Children may not be aware of the privacy settings on their social media accounts, and they may share too much information about themselves, such as their home address, school, or phone number. This information could be used by strangers to track down your child or to cyberbully them.

Growing Up Shared: How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media—and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe in a No-Privacy World

by Stacey Steinberg

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Another risk of social media for children is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic devices to bully or harass someone. Cyberbullying can take many forms, such as sending hurtful or threatening messages, posting embarrassing photos or videos, or spreading rumors.

Sexting is another risk associated with social media. Sexting is the sending or receiving of sexually explicit messages or images. Sexting can be dangerous for children because it can lead to sexual harassment, blackmail, or even arrest.

Grooming is another serious risk of social media for children. Grooming is the process of building a relationship with a child in order to gain their trust and eventually exploit them sexually.

Here are some tips on how to share smarter on social media and what you can do to keep your children safe:

• Talk to your children about the risks of social media. Make sure they understand the importance of privacy and the dangers of oversharing.
• Help your children to create strong passwords and to use privacy settings to protect their accounts.
• Monitor your children's social media activity. Pay attention to who they're talking to and what they're posting.

If you're concerned about your child's safety on social media, you can report it to the social media platform. You can also contact the police or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Growing Up Shared: How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media—and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe in a No-Privacy World

by Stacey Steinberg

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1495 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	199 pages

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