What are the basics my kid needs to know about social media?
Social media is a variety of tools and methods for interacting and communicating with others online. Some popular social media tools include Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, and each of these offers a different way to share information, connect with friends, or collaborate. For many users of social media, online and offline social life is one and the same and includes similar highs and lows. What's really unique about social media is how it can enable users to instantly reach a wide audience, giving kids an opportunity to magnify their lives in a way that's different from the offline experience.
What should I do when other people post pictures of my child online without asking me first?
Sharing photos online has become such common practice that most people don't think twice before posting pictures of their kids -- and yours -- on social media sites. If this makes you uncomfortable, let people know. You can ask the poster to take down the photo or crop it so your kid isn't in the picture.
If you're OK with a photo but only want certain people to see it, ask the poster to enable settings that limit who can see the photo to a small circle or ask them to use a photo-sharing site such as Picasa or Flickr that requires a log-in.
Remember, you're not alone -- lots of parents don't want to see their kids' photos online. You might consider announcing your preferences whenever you see cameras flashing.
If you're OK with a photo but only want certain people to see it, ask the poster to enable settings that limit who can see the photo to a small circle or ask them to use a photo-sharing site such as Picasa or Flickr that requires a log-in.
Remember, you're not alone -- lots of parents don't want to see their kids' photos online. You might consider announcing your preferences whenever you see cameras flashing.
Courtesy:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org
https://www.commonsensemedia.org