7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TWITTER.

Twitter is wildly entertaining for parents, tweens and teens alike, and entirely useful — if used for the right purposes.

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It allows you to share stories, videos, music links, funny pictures and so much more.

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But Twitter also has many pitfalls, including cyber-bullying. This can be daunting for parents who are foreign to

tweeting.

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Here are a few things you need to know about Twitter.

As with the real world, the Internet has its seamy side — and it’s all too easy for kids

to stray into it. Porn, questionable characters, hate groups, and

misinformation flourish online.

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So it is mandatory for parents to follow few steps to ensure some safety for their

kids.

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Here are a few ways to ensure that your children remain Cybersafe.

4. ADVISE YOUR CHILD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIVACY.

1. Twitter can be accessed on the web at Twitter.com, on mobile devices and via text messaging (kids can add their mobile number to their account under Mobile Settings in

their Settings menu). They can sign up in minutes using an email, password, and username.

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Children are flocking to the Internet in huge numbers in

order to access the plethora of information it holds.

Children are flocking to the Internet in huge

numbers in order to access the plethora of

information it holds.

The world as we know it is evolving at a titanic rate, with the digital age

having reached it’s zenith.

2. Unlike Facebook, kids can choose to follow whomever they wish on Twitter — their fave

celebrities, TV shows, YouTube comedians, fashion brands, their friends. Following someone means that person’s tweets appear on your child’s Twitter home

page.

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Children are flocking to the Internet in huge numbers in

order to access the plethora of information it holds.

Children are flocking to the Internet in huge

numbers in order to access the plethora of

information it holds.

The world as we know it is evolving at a titanic rate, with the digital age

having reached it’s zenith.

3. One your child sends out a tweet, it’s viewable by everyone — and can be retweeted by any person who sees it, passing the information along. Or a

follower can respond to your child by @’ing them.

1. EXPLORE THE DIGITAL TEEN SCENE.

4. Your child can protect their tweets — by locking them in their account settings — so only approved followers can

view them. But most kids don’t choose to do this. You need to discuss this with your child.

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2. KNOW YOUR PARENTAL CONTROL OPTIONS.

5. To protect their privacy and as a safety measure, your child should not tweet their name, address or phone

number or any important private information. We must caution them against the innumerable online predators that

stalk online portals.

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3. SET A DIGITAL LIMIT.6. Tweets from a mobile phone can include location

information. Twitter has this option automatically turned off, so ensure you child does not select this feature unless

for some reason you’ve given permission.

3. SET A DIGITAL LIMIT.7. It’s vital that you sit and discuss Twitter with your child to

help them realize the pros and cons, and how to use it in positive, safe ways. If possible, you should set up the

account with your child when they’re ready.

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