Network World : How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Facebook

"For the most part, Facebook provides a fun and safe way for users of all ages to communicate with their pals. But because kids and teens are, well, kids and teens, they're the ones most at risk of falling victim to the dangers of Facebook. With a bit of strategic parental guidance, you can educate your kids about the potential hazards of social media and give them the tools they need to protect themselves from online predators, guard their personal information, preserve their online reputation, and avoid suspicious downloads that could harm your PC. " ~Leah Yamshon

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I for one feel that there should be some age restrictions of FB (facebook). But I do know that these would not be followed or would just be subverted. It is the job of a PARENT to decide whether their child should be online at all. But it is also their job to monitor what they do on their computer. My children may have their own computer, however they have no internet connection and do not know what they need to make it happen. I find that a abstinence approach to their internet use is best while they are so young.