KNOW HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR TEEN ABOUT INSTAGRAM: A PARENT'S GUIDE.

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We know that as a parent it may be hard to understand what your kids are doing online. That's why we've created this resource. We're here to fill you in on what Instagram is all about, give you some easy conversation starters and show you some of the tools that are in place to keep your teen safe.

WHAT IS INSTAGRAM?

Instagram is a social media app used to share photos, videos and messages. The minimum age to have an Instagram account is 13. Teens use Instagram to celebrate milestones, share everyday moments, keep in touch with friends and family and connect with others who share their passions and interests. It's an active community, where teens can explore the world through photos and videos.

TEN QUESTIONS TO START THE CONVERSATION

We worked with social media and education expert Ana Homayoun, M A, P.P.S., author of Social Media Wellness, to create these questions, with the intention that you can use them to start a conversation in real life around promoting positive experiences online.

01 What do you like about Instagram?

02 What do you wish I knew about Instagram?

03 What are the top five Instagram accounts that you enjoy following?

04 What are some things you think about before you post something on Instagram?

05 If you have multiple Instagram accounts, what do you share in each account?

06 How do likes and comments make you feel about a post?

07 Do you know your followers? (If your teen has a private account, ask them how they decide who follows them.) What would you do if someone you don't know tried to contact you via direct message?

08 How do you feel about the amount of time you spend online?

09 Have you ever felt uncomfortable with something you saw or an experience you had on social media? How did you handle it?

10 What would you do if you saw someone being bullied on Instagram? (Do you know about the reporting tools and the offensive comment filter on Instagram?)

KNOW HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TEEN'S TIME

When it comes to spending time on Instagram, there's no right or wrong answer as to how much is too much or just right. There are a number of tools to help you and your family understand and track the time your teen is spending on the app. You can work together to decide what the right balance is for your family.

VIEW ACTIVITY

The "Your Activity" dashboard shows your teen how much time they've spent on Instagram for the past day and week, as well as their average time on the app. You and your teen can use this information to make...