Social Media Talk 2014

Social Media and Mobile Phone Usage Ideas

Social Media : (Facebook /Youtube / Twitter/Instagram/Skype/Blogging)

·         Ensure all computers/tablets/phones that have access to the Internet are used only in public rooms at home, not in bedrooms.  Try to supervise your children’s Internet activity through the history section of your internet browser.

·         Create an email address with your child if you wish and ensure that you know the PASSWORD.  Keep a check on it, plus passwords.

·         “YouTube”…be aware of how dangerous this site is.  Check the search settings that you are allowed to control.

·         “Facebook”.   Must be over 13 years to use it.  Security settings must be kept high.  Again, ensure you have the password for your childs Facebook page.   Be mindful of the “apps” that your child has allowed to access their page.  Do not allow them to put photographs on their page

Mobile Phones (Viber/WhatsApp/SnapChat/Kik):

·         WHY HAVE A SMART PHONE?

·         The same as above, make sure you are aware of your child’s mobile phone pin. 

·         Keep an eye on the pictures they are taking/receiving

·         It should be left in a public part of the house when not in use/bedtime

·         If your child has an Android Phone, take note of the “apps” they have downloaded

·         Take note of the amount of phone credit they are using.   Do not put them on a bill-pay.                                          

Useful website:

www.immunizenet.com