Make sure that your child takes advantage of the privacy settings on social networking sites at all times!
Remind your child never to post e-mail addresses or cell phone numbers.
Tell your child that passwords should only be shared with parents and guardians.
Teach your child not to respond to any e-mails requesting personal information and to delete e-mails from unknown senders.
Discuss how to keep screen names and e-mail addresses gender-neutral, appropriate, and free of any information that could reveal identity.
Encourage your child to tell you right away if anything happens online that bothers or frightens him or her.