Is your child on Facebook? I'd say most kids are. There is something new on Facebook parents need to be aware of.
There is a disturbing Facebook game called "Smash or Pass."
Here is how it works: Teens upload pictures of themselves so other users can say if they would either "Smash" which means to hook up sexually with someone or "Pass" as in no thanks.
There is evidence children in middle school are playing. It's more popular with older teens. It's unrealistic to think Facebook can police this activity with more than 750 million active members. So that leaves the job to parents and to some extent, teachers.
These kids need to understand the long term consequences of games like these. Reputations can be ruined. It's one more element of social media we need to be aware of and watch out for.
I'm James Smith.
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