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NEWS | July 30, 2015

Class to teach parents about social media pitfalls

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

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.