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What Parents Need to Know About Facebook
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What Parents Need to Know About Facebook
Published 29th January 2020
A free online safety guide on Facebook.
Facebook is an online social media platform that has over 2 billion users across the globe. It was initially for university students but soon expanded out and since 2006, anyone over the age of 13 is able to join the platform. It is available on all devices from your desktop and laptop computer to smartphones and tablets. Users can add photos and videos, update their status, interact with others and catch up with the latest news. Despite requiring users to be over 13, there are no age verification measures and children can easily create an account. It’s therefore important that parents familiarise themselves with the main features of the platform to ensure their young ones remain safe if and when they use it.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as the addictive nature of Facebook, cyberbullying and the impact social media can have on your child’s future.
This is part of our Social Media Category.
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