5 Things A Parent Can Do To Prevent Facebook Problems & Texting Problems

For many parents and teens, Facebook and texting are great communication tools that keep the child and parent dialoging.  But, more and more parents are sharing that Facebook teen problems are a huge sore in their family and texting children are out of control.  Below are ten steps for parent to take to end the Facebook and texting nightmares in their family.

1. Always know what your child is doing on the computer and phone.  Facebook has safeguards and recommendations for a parent to utilize to keep a child safe. It's a good idea to keep you computers in plain site and out of the bedrooms.
2. Limit the amount of time that your child or teen has in using the computer for social reason.  The same is true for texting.  Meet with your child and predetermine the amount of time that you want him or her to spend on the computer.
3. Let your child know that you can keep track of their texting time and Facebook time by phone and Facebook records.  Most texting records can be obtained by viewing your online phone statement.
4. Discuss with your child the dangers of texting  and using Facebook.  Encourage your child to see you if they are ever threatened or receive an inappropriate text or message on Facebook.  Facebook operates on a "Friend" basis. You and your child have the ability to block a "non-friend."
5. Have access to your child's Facebook pages.  In other words, you have to become a "Friend."  

Be positive.  The above listed steps do not have to be punitive, but an action necessary for your child's safety.  Tell your child that these are the recommendations that all "good parents" follow.