Safeguard Your Child From Social Media Woes
As a parent, you may never stop worrying about your child's safety. Even so, it can be naïve for parents to think that they can keep their kids away from the lures of social media. With the rise of technology and accessibility, children are taking to the internet at a young age. Luckily, you can help to
protect your child from social media dangers with these tips.
Get familiar with the sites. You may not be social media savvy, but it is worth knowing how the sites operate and what you can do as a parent. Get familiar with the main sites (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, etc.) so that you feel more comfortable letting your child loose on a site.
Set up their profile with them. Sit with your child and set up a profile for them. You can discuss which images are appropriate to share, how they should use social media sites, and explain how to block people that they don't want to talk to.
Encourage open communication. Instead of demanding that your child do X, Y, Z, talk to them with openness and honesty. Discourage actions instead of setting strict rules as the child may be more inclined to break the rules. By talking to him or her about the dangers of social media, they will be more inclined to stay safe because they know
why it is important to do so.
Discourage accepting friend requests from strangers. Ask your child not to accept friend requests from people that they don't know in real life. Luckily, you can set their Facebook page to only receive requests of €˜Friends of Friends' as a way to avoid spam sites from adding them.
Limit screen time. You don't want him or her to get too used to scrolling through social media sites too much. Limit screen time and encourage them to stay social in their groups and not use their phone or laptop before going to sleep as the bright screen display can hinder their sleep.These tips can help to protect your child as they join social media sites. Humble & Davenport Insurance can locate the right insurance policies for your needs so you have the peace of mind that you're protected. We serve Renton and surrounding cities in Washington '
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