For parents concerned about the safety of their traveling teens, here are five tips from the online site SafetyWeb (www.safetyweb.com/blog/spring-break-safety-tips).

1

DON’T OVER-SHARE DETAILS

To avoid unwanted attention, have your teens change privacy settings on sites like Facebook and refrain from posting

their exact locations.

2

TO POST OR NOT TO POST

Remind them that photos and videos live forever on the Web. An inappropriate picture can damage a reputation.

3

MONITOR SOCIAL CHANNELS

Check your teens’ status updates and posts while they are away. Contact them immediately if something is embarrassing and inappropriate.

4

CARRY A CELLPHONE

Make sure their phones are programmed with emergency numbers. For international travel, they should know the access codes and whom to call for help.

5

ENCOURAGE PHOTO SHARING

Ask your teens to share the fun by sending you photos by text or e-mail. This way you can enjoy their adventures while keeping track of their activities.