Social Media Regrets

You’re on social media, right? So answer these three questions: (1) Have you ever regretted something you posted online? (2) Have you ever had something bad happen to you as a result of something you posted? (3) Have you ever felt uncomfortable or embarrassed because someone learned something about you online? Now consider the fact that your teenager is navigating the online world, too, and you can see where some guidance is in order. Take your own online experiences and use them to become your teen’s digital support system. Help them avoid and overcome online mistakes.

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About Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

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