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What Parents Need to Know About Twitter
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What Parents Need to Know About Twitter
Published 19th December 2018
A free online safety guide on Twitter.
Twitter is a social networking site where users can post ‘tweets’ or short messages, photos and videos publicly. They can also share ‘tweets’ written by others to their followers. Twitter is popular with young people, as it allows them to interact with celebrities, stay up to date with news, trends and current social relevance.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as trolls, fake news and propaganda.
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