Moms Talk Q & A: Do You Allow Your Kids to Use Facebook?

White Plains Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for parents, caregivers and their families right here in White Plains. Each Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Moms Talk Q&A, our Moms Council of experts and smart local parents answer questions, give advice and share solutions. 

Moms Talk will be the place to drop in for a talk about the latest parenting hot topics. Where are the best 24-hour pharmacies? How to get a picky eater to eat? Where can we get information on local flu shot clinics for children?

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So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation with today’s topic: Do You Allow Your Kids to Use Facebook?

With all the recent attention , are you concerned about letting your child use social networking sites, like Facebook?

Facebook is a way to socialize and stay in touch with  friends, but when should parents draw the line, and what age is appropriate for your child to have a Facebook page?

Not all children are at risk of being bullied or stalked on Facebook. Or are they?  What are the pros and cons of allowing your child to have a Facebook page?

If they have one, do you monitor it? Do you have  Facebook page, and are you friends with your kids on Facebook? How do you keep your kids safe online?

We want to hear from local parents who have or haven't decided to allow their kids to have a Facebook page. Parents give us your expert advice in the comments.

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