Parents should have complete control of the app center on phones their kids use, experts say, and children shouldn’t have the download password.
INDIANAPOLIS — With a phone or a tablet, our kids have the world at their fingertips. That can be helpful, but it can also be dangerous.
From cyberbullying to online predators, protecting kids in the digital age has never been more important. Social media safety experts say it’s critical to have open conversations about it with your family.
“Let them know everything,” said Steve Webb, a social media intelligence expert. “Give them specific instances of what’s going on and what can go wrong.”
Do your research
Webb says it’s important for parents to do their research. Write down every app your child has on their device and look it up online to see what it is and what others are saying about it. Find out which apps are safe and which ones are not.
“And know what’s bad about them and …