{"id":169405,"date":"2023-05-11T04:45:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T11:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=169405"},"modified":"2024-11-21T05:41:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T13:41:31","slug":"how-to-protect-your-familys-privacy-on-twitter-a-guide-for-parents-and-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/how-to-protect-your-familys-privacy-on-twitter-a-guide-for-parents-and-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Family\u2019s Privacy on Twitter: A Guide for Parents and Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It&#8217;s no secret that when it comes to social networks, teen preferences can change dramatically from year to year. That holds with Twitter. Even though the social network has seen a dip in use overall, Twitter has proven its staying power among certain communities, and that includes teens. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/internet\/2022\/08\/10\/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to a 2022 Pew Center Study<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, 23 percent of teens online use Twitter (down from 33 percent in 2014-15). Because of Twitter\u2019s loyal fanbase, it\u2019s important for tweeting teens as well as parents, and caregivers to understand how to engage safely on the fast-moving platform.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What do kids do on Twitter?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many teens love the public aspect of Twitter. They see it as a fun place to connect with friends and stay up to date on sports, school news, memes, online trends and challenges, and popular culture. However, because the platform\u2019s brief, 140\u2013280-word format is so distinct from other popular networks such as TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat, the online etiquette and ground rules for engagement are also distinct.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As fun as Twitter content is to share and consume, the platform still comes with hidden risks (as do all social networks).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here\u2019s a guide to help your family understand safe Twitter use and still have fun on this unique social network.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Think Before You Tweet<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is likely one of the most important phrases you can convey to your child when it comes to using Twitter. Every word shared online can have positive or negative repercussions. Twitter\u2019s fast-moving, ticker-like feed can tempt users to underestimate the impact of an impulsive, emotionally charged tweet. Words\u2014digital words especially\u2014can cause harm to the reputation of the person tweeting or to others.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For this reason, consider advising your kids to be extra careful when sharing their thoughts or opinions, retweeting others, or responding to others\u2019 tweets. We all know too well that content shared carelessly or recklessly online can affect future college or career opportunities for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Protect Personal Privacy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There\u2019s little more important these days than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/family.html?csrc=vanity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">protecting your family\u2019s privacy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Every online risk can be traced to underestimating the magnitude of this single issue.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s never too early or too late to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/family.html?csrc=vanity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">put the right tools in place<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to protect your family\u2019s privacy online. While Twitter has privacy and reporting features designed to protect users, it\u2019s wise to add a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">comprehensive identity and privacy protection solution to protect your family\u2019s devices and networks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kids get comfortable with their online communities. This feeling of inclusion and belonging can lead to oversharing personal details. Discuss the importance of keeping personal details private online reminding your kids to never share their full name, address, phone number, or other identity or location-revealing details. This includes discerning posting photos that could include signage, school or workplace logos, and addresses. In addition, advise family members not to give away data just because there\u2019s a blank. It\u2019s wise to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">only share your birthday month and day and keep your birth year private.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. (Re)Adjust Account Settings <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When is the last time you reviewed social media account settings with your child? It\u2019s possible that, over time, your child may have eased up on their settings. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.x.com\/en\/resources\/how-you-can-control-your-privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Privacy settings on Twitter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are easy to understand and put in place. Your child\u2019 can control their discoverability, set an account to be public or private, and protect their tweets from public search. It\u2019s easy to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">filter out unwanted messages, limit messages from people you don\u2019t follow, and limit who can see your Tweets or tag you in photos. It\u2019s also possible to filter the topics you see.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Recognize Cyberbullying <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Respecting others is foundational to engaging on any social network. This includes honoring the beliefs, cultures, traditions, opinions, and choices of others. Cyberbullying plays out in many ways on Twitter and one of those ways is by subtweeting. This vague form of posting is a form of digital gossip. Subtweeting is when one Twitter user posts a mocking or critical tweet that alludes to another Twitter user without directly mentioning their name<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It can be cruel and harmful.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Discuss the dangers of subtweeting along with the concept of empathy. Also, encourage your child to access the platform\u2019s social media guidelines and know how to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.x.com\/en\/safety-and-security\/cyber-bullying-and-online-abuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">unfollow, block, and report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> cyberbullies on Twitter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Monitor Mental Health<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maintaining a strong parent-child bond is essential to your child\u2019s mental health and the first building block of establishing strong online habits. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Has your child\u2019s mood suddenly changed? Are they incessantly looking at their phone? Have their grades slipped? An online conflict, a risky situation, or some type of bullying may be the cause. You don\u2019t have to hover over your child\u2019s social feeds every day, but it\u2019s important to stay involved in their daily life to support their mental health. If you do monitor their social networks, be sure to check the tone and intent of comments, captions, and replies. You will know bullying and subtweeting when you see it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Highlight Responsibility <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We love to quote Spiderman\u2019s uncle Ben Parker and remind families that \u201cwith great power comes great responsibility\u201d because it sums up technology ownership and social media engagement perfectly. The more time kids spend online, the more comfortable they can become and the more lapses in judgment can occur. Consider discussing (and repeating often) that social media isn\u2019t a right, it\u2019s a privilege that carries responsibility and consequences.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. Know &amp; Discuss Risks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The FBI estimates there are approximately 500,000 predators active online each day and that they all have multiple profiles. Anonymous, catfish, and fake accounts abound online wooing even the savviest digital native into an unsafe situation. Engaging on any social network can expose kids to a wide array of possible dangers including scammers, catfishes, and predators. Scams and predator tactics continue to get more sophisticated. For this reason, it\u2019s important to candidly talk about online predator awareness and the ever-evolving tactics bad actors will go to deceive minors online. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twitter continues to attract tweens and teens who appreciate its brevity and breaking news. While navigating online safety and social media can be daunting for parents, it\u2019s critical to stay engaged with your child and understand their digital life. By establishing an open flow of communication and regularly discussing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/mcafee-family-plans-the-right-protection-for-the-right-people-your-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">privacy and appropriate online behavior<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you can create a culture of openness in your family around important issues. We\u2019re rooting for you!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that when it comes to social networks, teen preferences can change dramatically from year to year. 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