And we don't mean what happens if they violate your digital contract! Too often, kids try to make the argument that they are entitled to privacy on social media. But the digital world is anything but private.
"Kids need to understand, first and foremost: it's not private," de Muyshondt says of the Internet. "Anything and everything a child does online is accessible. Even if they have their security and privacy settings set up perfectly, it doesn't make a difference." Before your kids join social media, explain to them that anyone can see the things they post, and emphasize the importance of thinking twice before sharing something.
