Most children, who are in the age range of 6 to 15, using social network sites are in danger due to lack of awareness of risks.
What parents are nowadays unaware of the risks of using social networks by their children and how to overcome this problem? Explained here:-
- Parents are unaware of the latest technology and their children's activities with social networks.
- Parents who are well-aware of latest technology should bring their children in to confidence by talking to them about the pros & cons of social networking sites.
- It has been found that cyber bullying hurts the social network users, make them angry and depressed as children are highly sensitive and will react in unexpected ways.
- Some children spend lot of time on social networking sites, bully others, use abuse languages, undervaluing comments about their teachers and hurting their classmates etc.
- Children should not be allowed or encouraged to use FB, Twitter etc. at a very young age. Even if they, parents should be able to monitor their postings, likes and comments.
- Parents themselves expose their children about the social networks and do not educate them how to use them.
- There are some guidelines which parents can advise their children to follow to have a control over using social networks.
- Children should not invite anybody for friendship nor they should accept unless they know anybody.
- Parents can advise their children to use the social networks with limit as they cannot totally ban them from using social networks.
- Parents should encourage not to get upset of negative comments / dislikes / mentally disturbing postings.
- Neither parents nor the children who are using social networks should share their personal / confidential information.