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Facebook Privacy Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n

From protecting your identity to ensuring the safety of your children, there are several privacy settings that Facebook uses to help keep private information private.\u00a0 However, it should be mentioned that if you want to keep things REALLY private, simply don\u2019t upload it to the internet, regardless of how safe a website claims to be.\u00a0 But, understandably so, in the modern world this is becoming increasingly difficult and good luck keeping your children off of Facebook completely without a fight.\u00a0 So, when you know that your child will be using Facebook for socialization, there are some key points that every parent should understand about the website.<\/p>\n

Become a User<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many parents have found it helpful to become a Facebook user, if even in a casual sense.\u00a0 Once you understand the basics behind the creation of a profile, the security options available, and the general workings of the website, you\u2019ll have some insight when considering the privacy of your children and their personal information.\u00a0 Take note that at the bottom of every Facebook page there is a \u201cPrivacy\u201d tab that will re-direct you to the privacy features involved in the site\u2019s design.<\/p>\n

Limited Visibility is a Must<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you are considering all of the information that an online predator may use against your children, think about what is viewable even when the profile is listed as private.\u00a0 Sometimes, a picture and a name is all that is needed, but when a listing of \u201cnetworks\u201d is given, that could give them just enough insight to send a message and pose as a potential \u201cfriend\u201d.\u00a0 The best advice in handling this threat is to turn EVERYTHING off on your child\u2019s profile and work backwards from that point.<\/p>\n

Stay Up to Date<\/strong><\/p>\n

Staying up to date on the changes being made to Facebook\u2019s Privacy Settings can help you utilize them to your advantage.\u00a0 Depending on the privacy settings, however, may not give you the comfort you seek, and there\u2019s nothing wrong with having your child simply omit information like their school from their profile.\u00a0 Their friends know who they are, and honestly, that\u2019s enough.<\/p>\n

Facebook offers quite a bit to teens and many can navigate the website better than anyone.\u00a0 However, they need to be informed of the dangers involved.\u00a0 Predators masquerading as teens are quite a threat online.\u00a0 If they are not taken seriously, they can be entrenched in a child\u2019s life before anyone realizes what\u2019s happened.<\/p>\n

Have conversations with your children about online safety and explore the Facebook Privacy settings on your own.\u00a0 Read them and if anything is unclear, read them again.\u00a0 There are many tools that will hide important information, but nothing is certain.\u00a0 The best remedy is simply not posting this sensitive information online at all, and keeping the profile for contact with people that you and your children already know.\u00a0 As a parent, creating a profile offers a wealth of benefits, so don\u2019t shy away from the site.\u00a0 Learn its capabilities, understand its dangers, and then relay this information to your children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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