2nd Internet Safety Post

I discussed the permanency of everything on the internet and the importance of maintaining a good internet reputation with my little sister, 16, and my little brother, 14. We also talked a little bit about safety issues such as not announcing via Facebook status the dates of upcoming trips, not providing too much information, and not posting pictures that provide too much information.

At first my sister didn't seem very receptive to what I was telling her, but I think she was primarily just being stubborn in an effort to live up to teenage stereotypes. Ultimately, both she and my little brother seemed to recognize how careful they need to be when posting things online. My mom, too, was listening in on the conversation, and she certainly learned some things for herself as well as for monitoring my little brother and sister. Because of the topic, the discussion wasn't too difficult (we weren't talking about sexting or pornography or anything; I think those would be trickier), but it was, I hope, quite valuable.