Parents may think they know what their teenagers are doing online, but according to a study released Tuesday by McAfee, they are sorely mistaken.
STUDY: Parents Have No Clue What Their Kids Are Doing On Facebook, Other Social Networks
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You must be at least 13 years old to join Facebook, but many kids bypass that rule, often with help from their parents. That may not be the best idea, according to blog Babysitting Jobs, which offered 10 reasons why parents should not let their preteen offspring have accounts on the social network.
Facebook Marks Digital Learning Day With List Of Resources For Educators
Facebook marked Digital Learning Day) Wednesday by offering a list of available resources for educators on its Facebook in Education page.
Obama To MTV: No Facebook Profile For Malia
President Barack Obama touched on a wide range of subjects in an effort to court young voters Friday in a live interview with MTV from the White House, called “Ask Obama Live: An Interview with the President.”
Facebook To Go Purple On Friday To Support Gay Youth
Facebook’s trademark color has always been (and will likely always be) blue. However, on Friday, the social network will turn select national pages purple as it joins Tumblr and Yahoo in support of gay youth on Spirit Day.
Facebook Launches Prevent Bullying Page
Facebook continues to do its part to help stamp out bullying with Thursday’s launch of the Prevent Bullying page as part of National Bullying Awareness Month.
INFOGRAPHIC: Back To School Often Means Back To Facebook Cyber-Bullying
The words “back to school” make some kids even more unhappy than others, as returning to the classroom often coincides with returning to being the victim of bullying, and a recent study by McAfee found that Facebook is the most prominent vehicle of the cyber form of such behavior.
Facebook Adds Controls To Curb Cyberbullying
Facebook has long been adamant about preventing cyberbullying, and the company announced recently that more controls are in place so teens can feel safer on the social network.
Facebook Hands Over Troll Names In U.K.
In a landmark ruling, a 45-year-old English woman triumphed over Facebook tormentors when she obtained a court order from the British High Court mandating their exposure.
Report: Facebook Testing Technologies To Allow Children Under 13, With Parental Controls
According to published reports, Facebook is testing technology aimed at scrapping its oft-ignored minimum age of 13 and allowing younger kids to join the social network, albeit with parental supervision.
