If you are a parent and you have not heard the requests, then it is just a matter of time. And while You may be able to push back for a while, it's almost inevitable that "everyone else has one" or "I want to connect with my cousin" argument will eventually win the day.
Although You may be afraid of your child's thoughts are on Facebook, real experience is seldom as bad as some of the mainstream media might suggest. In fact, I'm here to tell you that I welcome Facebook as an opportunity to teach kids important lessons in my cyber awareness and online behavior accordingly.
But what if you are not familiar with Facebook, or you are not sure what is the right approach to tween or young teens? Here are some tips to help you get started:
Remember, Facebook has a strong tendency of openness, that might be fine for some later in life. When your child begins in the world of social networking, emphasis should be on privacy. Parenting lessons: here you get a chance to discuss how far reaching and permanent Internet can and use examples to show you some of the consequences.
Remember, children also have access to Facebook from their smartphones, iPads or mobile devices. Parents: lessons Make sure that the important lesson that You teach at home went with them on the road.