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Manic Mommies Escape 2013

Staying ontop of social

Staying on top of social

The Changing Landscape of Teens and Social Media - nextadvisor.com – October 2013


The Facts

Top 5 Things Parents Don’t Know About Their Kids Social Media Presence http://friendguard.com/ - August 2013

Only 10% of parents of children

under 10 have talked about social

media behavior

Only 10% of parents of children

under 10 have talked about social

media behavior

>38% of Facebook users are under the age of 13

>38% of Facebook users are under the age of 13


The Facts

http://friendguard.com/


The Risks

80% of college admissions are using search engines and a students’ social media presence.

2011 Kaplan Studyhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/28/facebook-college-admissions_n_828487.html/

22% of colleges reported revoking admissions offers for the previous year

68% were due to final grades.

National Association for College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)http://www.applerouth.com/blog/2013/01/04/scary-bedtime-stories-urban-legends-and-revoked-admission-offers/


The Risks


The Risks

45% of employers use social media to screen applicants.

35% decided NOT to make an offer.CareerBuilder.com

21% of companies >1,000 workers disciplined employees for violating social networking policies.

9% fired an employee for these violations, more than double 2 years ago.

Proofpoint, Inc


The Risks



The Sites & Services

Moms, you oughta know: 11 social media apps teens are using now – Today Moms– October 2013


The Sites & Services


http://www.thedesignwork.com/social-media-icons-in-vector-format/

How Do You Keep Up?


http://www.thedesignwork.com/social-media-icons-in-vector-format/

How Do You Keep Up?

YOU DON’T

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Don’t be Afraid


Check It Out

Discuss the Risks


Determine the Rules

http://www.fosi.org/images/stories/resources/family-online-safety-contract.pdf

Family Contract - Parent

I will:• Get to know sites & services• Learn about parental controls• Set reasonable rules• Not overreact & address calmly• Get to know online friends• Frequently check activity• Report suspicious behavior• Impose penalties• Put computer in family area


Determine the Rules

http://www.fosi.org/images/stories/resources/family-online-safety-contract.pdf

Family Contract - Child

I will:• Talk with my parents about rules• Share passwords with parents only• Not share personal information• Treat others as I want to be treated• Tell parents about people I meet, or if I see things that are “bad”• Not contact or meet a person I’ve met online without permission


Set Your Expectations


Don’t Let Them Be You



Check Their Privacy Settings


New York Times – October 2013



GameSpot.com – August 2013




Know What They Are Doing


The Bright Side


College search

•Express interest

•Take part in communities

•Display your success

•Show who you are

Petersons.comhttp://www.petersons.com/college-search/social-media-college-admissions.aspx


The Bright Side


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