Most parents monitor their kids facebook accounts and even have their passwords.
I can confidently say that this is a very good thing; even more important now as the number of kids on facebook has increased.
Bullying, online predators and facebook itself being a major distraction if uncontrolled are some of the reasons why parents should monitor their kids facebook.
I can confidently say that this is a very good thing; even more important now as the number of kids on facebook has increased.
Bullying, online predators and facebook itself being a major distraction if uncontrolled are some of the reasons why parents should monitor their kids facebook.
The study — which was conducted among 500 social media users – found that 92% of parents are Facebook friends with their children (of all ages) and more are turning to the site to monitor their kids’ interactions. Safety was named as the top reason for looking at their profiles (40%), followed by curiosity (15%).
But 55% of parents are also making sure the site isn’t it interfering with homework, chores or other activities. Other top concerns include not spending enough time with friends and family (45%), the potential of meeting strangers (41%), bullying others (17%) and being a victim of bullying (16%).
Meanwhile, a high majority – 72% — even have their kids’ Facebook passwords. (Lab42 didn’t provide details on which age demographics for their kids fall into this category.)
What's even better is that many kids support this and even interact a lot with their parents and vice versa; commenting on photos, status updates, etc.
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Source: Mashable
