Facebook is the most utilized social networking site world wide
with more than 845 million users. The magic age for kids to be
considered Facebook legal is 13. But of Facebook’s current
users, an estimated 7.5 million are actually under the age of
13. Now more than ever parents need to arm themselves with
information about how to keep their children safe on social
media sites like Facebook that were designed for adults but are
being used by kids. If your child (of any age) has a Facebook
account, here are some tips to help keep them as safe as
possible: Talk openly about internet safety rules. Keeping the
lines of communication open is one of the best ways parents can
teach their children about staying safe online. Some basic
guidelines include never giving your personal information
online, never meeting someone in real life that you know only
from the internet, and always telling your parents if something
you have seen online makes you uncomfortable. Know your child’s
Facebook password. I know some of you mi