If you have concerns about what your child is doing on Instagram, here are some tips on how to help them make better choices.
It’s good to have an open dialogue with your children about how they are using Instagram. Talk to them about what they’re seeing online. Get them to think before they post and ask themselves why they are sharing something with the world. Advise them to be conscious about whom they follow and suggest following those who can encourage their dreams and goals.
When you help your children to figure out how to use social media responsibly, they tend to begin filtering things themselves and making better choices. If you’re uncomfortable with what your child is posting online, remember you are still the parent and you have a right to intervene.
Instagram has a Private Profile feature. A private account allows children to choose followers and approve them. In the direct messages, there is a pending inbox so no message gets through without being approved first.
It is possible to enable safety features, such as comment filters, where you can block certain words you may not approve of. You are also able to block and report any harassment or bullying.