Children are becoming more reliant on social media as it is becoming more of a normal part of everyday life. It is extremely important that we all keep our children off social media platforms for as long as possible to keep them safe. They all want their independence, but as we know there are some horrible people out there. Follow the rules these platforms have in place. Do not let your children use these sights if they are under the age limit. If you do give them their own account then make sure you know their password at all times so you are able to check who is interacting with them. Make them fully aware of all of the dangers. Ensure they know that they are always able to talk to you about problems without feeling as if they are going to be in trouble. Social media is a scary place, and we all need to protect each other, especially children.