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If the very thought of your high school student interacting on a social media network sends chills up your spine, you\u2019re not alone. Many parents fear unleashing their children into the virtual world, and for good reason. Stories of cyberbullying, online predators, and <\/span>sexting<\/span><\/a> are everywhere you look, so it\u2019s easy to simply take a no tolerance approach to online communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The world has changed, though, and while it may not be pleasant to think about, your child will one day become dependent on the internet (well, more so than they already are) to survive and thrive in the professional world. Isn\u2019t it better to <\/span>teach your child how to use social networks appropriately now<\/b> rather than have them experiment on their own later?<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While Instagram and TikTok may be your child\u2019s idea of a good starting point for social networking, LinkedIn may be the better choice. Why? Because <\/span>LinkedIn has a reputation for being the \u201cprofessional\u201d social media platform<\/b>, far away from <\/span>the pressures<\/span><\/a> of the more aesthetic, anything-goes social media platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many employers use the site for hiring purposes while others use it as a dynamic job-seeking board as well as a way to network with other, like-minded professionals in their field or industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By introducing your child to LinkedIn, you can <\/span>demonstrate how social media platforms can be used in the workforce<\/b>, not just as a way to share personal status updates and pictures as people often do on Facebook and other similar platforms. In fact, since more and more employers are requesting LinkedIn profiles in lieu of a traditional resume, it\u2019s important that your high school student learns the ropes now, so that they\u2019ll be ready when it\u2019s time to go on the job hunt.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06100733\/Blog_LinkedinAccountInsideImage.png” alt=”teenagers on linkedin” title_text=”Blog_LinkedinAccountInsideImage” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Although LinkedIn\u2019s policy requires students to be at least 18 years old to join, that doesn\u2019t stop you from showing your child how to use the social media network. If you have an account already established, then use your own profile, connections, and discussion groups to show your child how LinkedIn works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have an account, create one, and <\/span>learn to use the platform together!<\/b> Use some of the <\/span>free resources on LinkedIn Learning<\/span><\/a> to introduce your high school student to the numerous ways the network can help one form professional relationships, research companies and industries, and build a virtual resume for launching a career.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Although LinkedIn makes it clear to users that the platform is a professional one, not a place to share personal comments or photos, the site\u2014like any other on the internet\u2014still has the potential to be misused.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As you introduce your child to LinkedIn, <\/span>take the same safety precautions you normally would when presenting anything online<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite your best efforts to keep your child safe and show them how to use the internet and social media platforms correctly (and for professional gain) there is always the potential for bad things to happen. For optimal security, <\/span>consider <\/b>installing a parental control tool<\/b><\/a> on your child\u2019s devices<\/b>, so that you can keep an eye on their activity any time, anywhere, and speak to them if there\u2019s anything you\u2019re concerned about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If the very thought of your high school student interacting on a social media network sends chills up your spine, you\u2019re not alone. Many parents fear unleashing their children into the virtual world, and for good reason. 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Isn\u2019t it better to teach your child how to use social networks appropriately now rather than have him experiment on his own later?<\/p>What are the advantages of LinkedIn for young professionals?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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