> Avoid social media until at least age 16 I think it depends which social media, and this needs to be audited. I was using forums/IRC from about 14(and these

> Avoid social media until at least age 16 I think it depends which social media, and this needs to be audited. I was using forums/IRC from about 14(and these are pre-cursors to social media) and there was benefit to being able to discuss things that you might not have been able to IRL. I think the issues come with image based social media where it's not about exchanging ideas/talking about things but with "living your best life" and curating your public image. > predators use online spaces to find and groom children. > each your kids to never ever take an inappropriate photo of their bodies. I think in this day and age it's essential to teach kids how to stay safe online (once they reach an age where the internet is an appropriate place to be). I see people talk all the time about the internet being a dangerous place and it needs to be restricted but not as much about how to manage this. i remember many discussions about meeting someone form the internet and how to do it safely. i.e. Get a verification photo with today's date, meet in a high-traffic public space, tell a friend (or your parents) where you are going and who you expect to be meeting, ask for a check in at a specific time etc.