Why Children Should Not Use Facebook or Twitter
Social Networking has become a very important part of our lives. Alfredo Lopez (2015) has defined Social Networking as: “nothing more than lots of people using some very large Web sites” (p. 484). The most common social networking sites are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Many people do not go a day without looking at their accounts a least once. In this fast paced society people like that they can communicate with who they want, whenever they want regardless of where they are. These networking sites have allowed people to stay in touch with family, friends and it has even given people the opportunity to make new friends online. Making new friends online is very easy and dangerous because anyone …show more content…
A parent should have knowledge of Facebook and Twitter functions and what features can be used to keep a child safe like setting a profile to provide. Knowing a child’s log in information and constantly monitoring a child’s profile can prevent a possible treat on a child’s wellbeing. Keep an eye out for any warning signs for example: turning the computer off when a parent walks in, using the computer without parents knowing, overusing the computer. When children start to get calls from numbers parents do not know or children have new things that parents did not purchase for them, it is time to start asking questions. Another sign is when a child starts to view online pornographic videos or images, which is a major indication that a child has been exposed to a sexual predator in some form. It is important for parents to maintain a healthy open communication with a child that allows parents to successfully transmit awareness of the dangers that come with using any online social media. If parents show interest and hear what their children have to say about his/her Facebook account they will most likely share the positive and the negative experiences they have had. When that window of communication opens parents need to take it and educate their children on how to avoid any suspicious situations. The best way to keep children safe is by parental
Social Networking has become a very important part of our lives. Alfredo Lopez (2015) has defined Social Networking as: “nothing more than lots of people using some very large Web sites” (p. 484). The most common social networking sites are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Many people do not go a day without looking at their accounts a least once. In this fast paced society people like that they can communicate with who they want, whenever they want regardless of where they are. These networking sites have allowed people to stay in touch with family, friends and it has even given people the opportunity to make new friends online. Making new friends online is very easy and dangerous because anyone …show more content…
A parent should have knowledge of Facebook and Twitter functions and what features can be used to keep a child safe like setting a profile to provide. Knowing a child’s log in information and constantly monitoring a child’s profile can prevent a possible treat on a child’s wellbeing. Keep an eye out for any warning signs for example: turning the computer off when a parent walks in, using the computer without parents knowing, overusing the computer. When children start to get calls from numbers parents do not know or children have new things that parents did not purchase for them, it is time to start asking questions. Another sign is when a child starts to view online pornographic videos or images, which is a major indication that a child has been exposed to a sexual predator in some form. It is important for parents to maintain a healthy open communication with a child that allows parents to successfully transmit awareness of the dangers that come with using any online social media. If parents show interest and hear what their children have to say about his/her Facebook account they will most likely share the positive and the negative experiences they have had. When that window of communication opens parents need to take it and educate their children on how to avoid any suspicious situations. The best way to keep children safe is by parental