Banning your children from Instagram won’t help keep them safe. These tips will.

There is no requirement to give them any social media at 13, or to give them everything at once. You want to build skills slowly. One option is to let them install one social media service at a time and let them start only with a small following, such as family members or close friends. If they’re into a specific community, such as those centered on makeup tutorials, skating or dances, make sure you’re also aware of what happens in those circles. Ask them to show you around and follow some on your own accounts.