JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –
Parents interested in learning about the potential pitfalls
of social media and how their children use it are invited to attend the "Danger
of Social Media" class Aug. 26 at the Human Performance Resource Center at
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beatrice Castellano, 802nd Mission Support Group Family Life
Program educator at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, said the class provides parents the
tools they need to protect their children from online social media risks and
dangers.
“It teaches parents how to maneuver through those social
media apps and educates them on the apps as well,” she said. “It teaches
parents how to monitor what their children are doing online and to recognize
those risks and consequences that come with using those apps.”
Castellano said the class will cover how social media apps
such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram are used, including their benefits
and drawbacks.
The class will emphasize greater communication between
parents and their children in talking about the negative consequences that can
come from using social media and bringing back family time, Castellano said.
To reserve a seat in the class, call the JBSA-Mental Health
Flight at 652-2448.