(Free Post) Six Tips from USA.gov for Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media

Six tips from USA.gov for keeping teens safe on social media. (2014, Sep 17). PR Newswire Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy.consortiumlibrary.org/docview/1562462687?accountid=14473

Now, more and more teens have smart phones which means more teens are using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram..etc social media platform. But do these teens really know how to protect themselves and privacy? Here are some easy tips to protect yourself and your teens while using social media.

 

• don't accept stranger's friend request.  

Social media is a good way to keep in touch with friends and family. Also making new friends but it's hard to tell if someone is trying to be your friend or trying to steal or identity.

• don't post personal detail information ex. phone number, address... 

 If your really want to post it then set it on private and have a strong password that can not be guess.

• don't post any image or video that will later regret