{"id":68,"date":"2022-11-28T22:06:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T06:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/?p=1213"},"modified":"2022-11-28T22:06:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T06:06:57","slug":"how-to-protect-your-children-from-cyberbullying-being-catfished","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-protect-your-children-from-cyberbullying-being-catfished\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Children From Cyberbullying and Being Catfished"},"content":{"rendered":"

As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children the dangers of the world and one of the greatest dangers today is that of the Internet. When you reach the time where your children are using social media sites, it\u2019s important to set boundaries. Father and owner of The Baby Cubby<\/span><\/a>, Cameron Muir says, \u201c It\u2019s important to teach you kids how to use social media properly and how to stay safe on the internet. Don\u2019t be afraid to talk to your children about the real world consequences that can happen because of social media, this includes teaching them about cyberbullying and catfishing online\u201d<\/p>\n

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One of the most common dangers of social media is Catfishing<\/a> and cyberbullying. What is Catfishing? It is when someone pretends to be someone else online by providing false information by using fake names<\/a> or photos. MTV released a show in 2013 called Catfish <\/i><\/a>that shows real life examples of the way people can trick others into believing they are someone else. What is cyberbullying<\/a>? A cyberbully is a person who uses digital means (eg. cell phone<\/a> or computer) to send harrassing text and\/or threats to another person.<\/p>\n

There are endless amounts of articles, tips and lists of what you can do as a parent to keep you child safe<\/a> from catfishing. A lot of those tips require parents to be very involved with their child\u2019s online social interaction. Sometimes it may seem like too much or your micro-managing their life. It\u2019s important to be open with your child about the precautions you are taking as a parent to protect them from dishonest people. Let your child know that you will be aware of who they are friends with on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Make sure they understand that you will set privacy settings that will keep their photos and personal information<\/a> less accessible. Be open about telling them you will pay attention to the messages and conversations they are having with their friends<\/a>. Most of all, remind your children that you trust them and are on their team when it comes to online safety.<\/p>\n

Way to Protect Your Kids When Surfing and Interacting with Others Online:<\/h2>\n