Teens share too much online

Think your teen isn’t sharing private information online?  Think again.  Just because your little darling is very smart and seems mature for her age, don’t think she has the wisdom and judgment she needs to protect herself.  But, it’s not just her.  About 75% of teens, ages 13 to 17, report that they’ve given their full birth date, address and importantly, the school they attend.  They’re so accustomed to sharing everything with their friends that their awareness isn’t as sharp as it might otherwise be.  While they think they don’t share too much, most of them think their friends share way too much personal info.  Sit them down once a month and talk about what they can share safely and the data they cannot share.  Make sure they understand that their personal information is also the family’s personal information and careless sharing could endanger the family.