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Do you know how to talk to your teens about Common Social Media Blunders a How to Avoid Them? We asked 5 experts “what are some social media blunders parents and educators should share with their students?” Read below for some common social media blunders parents can share and the best tips to avoid making those mistakes. As a special bonus, use discount code "podcastlistener" to try Parent University and Footprint Friday for just $1 for the first month. Start here: https://smartsocial.com/parent-university/ If you like these tips, please consider rating my podcast! Thanks - Josh Being unprofessional online can cost students a recommendation Andrew Selepak, University of Florida Students are on social media and so are their teachers and professors. Social media has become more professional and less personal as we realize its value in building a brand. This means students are connecting with their professors on social media. This is a good thing. These connections can help students get recommendations or to build rapport. The problem is that their professors can see what they post including any negative comments or controversial statements or pictures. What could have been a recommender then becomes someone who no longer wants to stake their reputation on someone who makes unprofessional posts. One social media post can dramatically affect the life of the person who made the post Josh Ochs, SmartSocial.com, @JoshOchs There are countless examples of how one social media post can dramatically affect the life of the person who made the post. So, it’s important for parents and educators to share social media blunder stories to students because it helps them understand the consequences of making mistakes online. Teach students to assume that everything they share online could eventually be discovered by their admissions officers, colleagues, and employer. Challenge students to ask themselves if what they’re about to post has a little positivity or gratitude. If the answer is no, don’t post. Parents should consider joining Parent University to learn how they can help their child build a positive digital footprint. It’s a mistake to treat social media as a toy rather than a tool Lemi-ola Erinkitola, The Critical Thinking Child Social media platforms are a part of life these days. Almost every adult and teen has an account somewhere, be it Facebook, Snapchat, or Instagram. And most children, if they don’t have accounts, want one. So how do you avoid a social media faux pas? Common mistakes involve treating social media as a toy rather than a tool, giving students unlimited access, and failing to prepare a child for potential dangers. This can be overcome by turning social media time into a family activity, setting clear ground rules, and role-playing potential problems to help your child learn how to react appropriately. Remember that the internet is the most public place of all Justin Lavelle, BeenVerified Never post anything that you will someday regret. This can be arguments, opinions, sayings, beliefs, pictures (especially photos just intended for one person), religious beliefs, political views, lists of friends, lists of enemies, dares, stunts, humor, or really any other thing you can think of. Social media can become the repository of regret for your life. What is cute, clever, or inconsequential now can be career, relationship, or friendship ending later. It never goes away! And the reality is, your views and perspectives may change over time. We used to have diaries or journals under lock and key to share our daily musings with. When we grew up, we just threw them away… problem, evidence, misguided childhood views gone. No problem. Unfortunately, you can’t do the same with the internet! Limit your sharing and what you share needs to be sanitized. The internet is no place for your deepest, darkest, most personal and intimate feelings. Always remember that the internet is the most public place of all! Avoid posting pictures of controversial behavior Rich Harris, Insomnia Graphix One of the biggest mistakes we’ve seen people make on social media has to do with travel pictures. From work and school travel to long weekends or big vacations, sharing all of your itinerary details on social media is dangerous. Regardless of how private or secure your ‘friends’ list is, there are simple ways for your social media posts to get shared elsewhere. Many people post photos as they travel. Consider saving your photos and posts until your trip is over before posting them. The risk isn’t only about announcing when and for how long you’re away from your home, you also risk providing opportunities for identity theft, confidence scams and other unsavory practices. 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