Feb 12th, 2009
Social Networking Safety
Are you concerned with your children’s activities on social networking sites such as Facebook? Then Stanford University has the perfect class for you. Dubbed “Facebook for Parents”, the class aims to teach parents exactly how social networking sites work and what you can do to keep your children safe within them.
In the free Stanford class, open to all parents but designed for those with children younger than 18, Fogg and Phillips teach such subjects as "The ABC’s of Facebook," "Ten Steps To Protect Loved Ones," and "Friending, Posting and Updating: Life Skills for the Future."
"It isn’t about spying on kids. And it’s not just about safety and importance of teaching children to guard their reputation," Fogg said. "It helps you build a relationship."