Parental Monitoring On Social Media: How Much is Too Much?

As having a presence on social media sites becomes more prevalent among younger teens, parental monitoring on social media on the rise. But is that really a good idea in a mixed public and private space?

Teens who create a social media profile, especially if it is their first, may have no real concept of exactly what their privacy settings do. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, nearly 70 percent of parents are concerned that their kids’ online activity could have a negative long-term impact.