Facebook Launches Parents Portal

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Parents have a difficult task trying to protect their children from the digital world they live in and Facebook wants to help them.

The social network launched a new section on Tuesday in its security center called "Facebook Parents Portal", where parents can find a series of tools, including basic information and tips for parents to get the most out of the Facebook experience. so that you can help your children

Here is the series of tips that Facebook has proposed:

Let them know that the rules are valid for both online and offline activities

The digital world is transferred to the real world and vice versa.

Try to be a good example

Think that children tend to imitate parents. Set up rules that work for the whole family.

Start interacting with them as soon as possible

It is recommended to add them as friends when they join Facebook. It should be noted that, just as you should lay the foundations for dialogue and conversation with your children at an early age offline, you should also do it online. The longer you wait, the more complicated it will be for you. Talk to them about technology in general even before they start using social media. This will set the stage for future conversations.

Identify and take advantage of key moments

When children turn 14 and are therefore at the minimum age to join Facebook and other social media, it is a good time to bring up the topic of sharing content safely.

Have confidence in yourself

Normally, you can use the same methods that you usually use with your children to educate them in other areas as well to talk about their activities on the internet. If your children respond better to a negotiated agreement, create a contract that both parties can sign. Or, perhaps, all your children need is to know the basic rules.

Ask your children to teach you

If you don't know how to use Facebook, take advantage of the fact that your child is probably an expert and ask him to help you. In addition to better understanding the platform and discovering possible weak points, you will be creating an authentic father / mother-child moment.