7 things you should know about twitter
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Twitter is wildly entertaining for parents, tweens and teens alike, and entirely useful — if used for the right purposes.
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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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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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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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