Social Networking - What goes online, stays online -- forever!

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• Check social networking pages to make sure there is no identifying information that can endanger you or your teens/children.

• Know teen’s and children’s passwords.

• Monitor their cell phone use (texting, pictures and apps). 

• Require online use in to be open area where you can monitor.

• Connect only with people you know in real life.  

• Never provide personal information to someone via social media. 

• Do not share passwords or personal account information.

• Check privacy settings. 

• Manually switch profile to private mode. 

• Turn off location tagging so no one knows your whereabouts.

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Basic Safety 

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• Lock up alcohol, medications, marijuana, marijuana edibles, drugs, guns, and other potential hazards such as cleaning agents. 

• Do not drive under the influence of any substance. 

• Be sure at celebrations to have a designated nonuser able to respond to emergencies, especially if younger children are present. Events for children should be alcohol/drug free. 

• Set clear rules about teen/children’s use. 

• If hosting a party for teens/children, keep it in an easily monitored area. Make regular unobtrusive checks. If your teen is attending a party, check in with parents beforehand. 

• Keep track of and dispose safely of  “sharps” (razors, exacto-knives, syringes). Do not share needles. 

• If teen is sexually active, participant only in consensual and protected sex.

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Bullying

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• Talk about bullying. 

• Encourage teen/child to tell you if they witness or are the victim.

• Monitor online activities and people teen/child interacts with.