Even the youngest among us want to post their successes and share the most important news in groups.
Facebook offers a number of options for this. For maximum fun on Facebook, maximum security is also important. How can you help your teenager navigate Facebook safely? Here are the most important tips :
Is your child already registered?
Users must at least 13 years old to register with Facebook. When you register for the first time, a personal password set. The password should not be too simple. Combine letters and numbers, use uppercase and lowercase letters. Please do not use your pet's name.
Can strangers see your children's posts?
Every Facebook user can decide for themselves which audience they want to share their posts with. Your child can choose the “Friends” option in the privacy settings. This means that only people who are on your child's friends list can follow your child's posts.
With the activity log, Facebook offers a great way to keep an eye on your profile history. how to set privacy here .
Who can find your child on Facebook?
You can find people on Facebook by entering their name, email address or phone number. If you don't want your child to be found with just a few clicks, it is helpful to remove the relevant profile from the public search. This means that a stranger cannot see this profile in the Facebook search. The profile picture does not have to be decorated with a personal portrait. Private information such as address or cell phone number should not appear in the profile.
Other tips you can give your child:
Make your child aware that all posts should be carefully considered before sending. Although curiosity makes sense, it can be dangerous because not every link should be clicked without thinking.
Friend requests from strangers should be avoided.
Games and applications can contain malware, so it is important to have well-functioning and up-to-date protection software installed .
Teens should use Facebook consciously and understand exactly why a high level of caution is required. The best thing to do is to discuss the most important safety topics on Facebook with your child. Maybe your child already has a few questions ready and is looking forward to the exchange.
via experto.de
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