In our home we have an informal agreement with our daughters when it comes to Facebook. It goes something like this:
- Minimum 13 years old
- We always have the password
- No geo-tagging or checking-in to locations
- No public posts
- We reserve the right to veto friends
- We promise not to embarrass you too bad (because you MUST friend us)
I recently ran across one family’s formal written Facebook contract. If your family does not yet have a Facebook agreement of some sort in place, you should check it out. It’s pretty detailed and provides a great starting point for any family figuring out how to handle teens and Facebook. It includes:
- General ground rules for parents and kids
- Non-negotiable rules for kids
- Commitment by parents
- Access and curfew
Click here to download a PDF copy for your own family to consider.
What rules does your family have in place for Facebook?
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