Social Media and Your Child

Welcome to Mom's Talk Q&A, a weekly column aimed at making life just a little bit easier for families in the North Shore.

Each week, we will pose a question many parents have likely asked themselves, like, how does one find a trustworthy babysitter or tips on getting the kid out of the diaper.

Our will join forces to share their knowledge on the topic and you, the reader, can chime in with your two cents too. Just add your advice below in the comment section.

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Now, this week's question:

Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare — how do you as a parent keep track of what your child is doing online? Is there an age at which you allow your kid to create a Facebook or Twitter account? Do you think social media like Foursquare, which allows users to show friends where they are, is safe for children to use? How can kids use social media safely?