A Grandparent's Guide to Social Networking

You've probably heard the names - Facebook, Google, SnapChat and other social networking websites. Many of these websites have become an online craze for both teens and adults.

You've probably also heard stories about how pedophiles and other criminals are actively surfing these websites, looking for their next victim, or how people are having their identities stolen after posting too much information online. The good news is that you can protect yourself and your loved ones relatively easily if you know how.

>Talk to your grandchildren about the risks. Explain that online information and images can live forever.
>Tell your grandchildren not to post any identifying personal information online.
>Explain that anyone in the world can access what they post online.
>Remind your grandchildren never to give out their passwords to anyone, but you -- not even their friends.
>Make sure that your grandchildren understand that some people they meet online may not be who they say they are.


Source: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County Florida, Inc.