Some of the aspects that a child needs to be taught while using social media
Some of the aspects that a child needs to be taught while using social media are: Good online behavior: Through media platforms, one can communicate with known or unknown people who are distantly placed. During such an instance there is a possibility of communicating in a harsh manner which may not be done while in-person conversation. This is one of the reasons for cyberbullying. Privacy protection: Children should be taught to protect their private data such as where they live, school address, email passwords, parents' information. Viruses: Children should also be taught to identify scams, malware, phishing, ransomware. They should be made aware not to click on an ad or link which they are not sure of. Media literacy: It is the ability to learn and understand online information and separate false information from truth. Balance screen time and offline activities: Studies have shown that excessive usage of technology can affect the minds of children. Theref