The Internet is a great resource for research, but easy access to data means it can be a gateway for others to get hold of your child’s information. Clearly communicate to your child what type of information is and is not okay to share online.
This part of digital literacy can go deeper than just making sure your child doesn’t share personal information; elaborate on what type of content is appropriate to share on social networks. Remind your child that the instant something is posted online, they lose control over it. Anyone else can easily save or share the post (whether it’s an article, a piece of personal writing, photos, videos, or anything else), and your child may never know.
Tip: Take advantage of Internet privacy settings. Devices, browsers, and online programs (including social networks) offer options to limit the audience of posts, use nicknames for usernames, or turn off location settings. These small changes can make a world of difference to your child’s safety online.
Excerpt from Edmentum, "4 Digital Literacy Skills for Parents to Teach Kids." https://www.edmentum.com/intl/articles/digital-literacy-skills/
