Everything we do today involves the internet. I think that a major misconception here is that parents hear the word “facebook” and then let their assumptions run wild. Facebook can be safe or unsafe, depending on how you use it.
My four years old daughter uses my facebook. With facebook she is able to keep in touch with her cousin and play the games together.
If your daughter is 16 years old, she should be responsible enough to have facebook. Just advise her on safety and modesty precautions. Here are some general guidelines:
1. Make sure your profile is set to private. This way, only people who you choose to be your friends can view your profile. Anyone else will not even know you have a profile because it will no show up on a name search.
2. Choose a false last name or an initial.
3. Only become friends with people you personally know.
4. Do not post pictures or comments that you would not want your parents to read.
If your daughter follows these guidelines, facebook will be perfectly safe for her. You could even make a facebook yourself and then become “friends” with your daughter so as to monitor her profile.
I think that facebook is a great utility that enhances social relationships and teaches teens about responsibility.Trust your daughter. If she betrays your trust, you can take away the privilege.
If we empower our children with knowledge and monitor how they use the tools we give them then I think we are helping them to become educated and life experienced individuals who will grow up to be the leaders of our society. If we keep our children in a box with minimal outside influence then we are providing them with a huge disservice and not allowing them to experience their full potential.
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