Social media: friend or foe? “Always assume that your boss can read along, even if the message is not intended for him”

All social media platforms allow you to adjust your profile settings to ensure your privacy. “So you can consciously choose who can see your messages or photos: only the people you know or everyone. This is essential for a safe online experience,” says Demeyere.

Depending on which platform you use, you can create an account from the age of 13 or 16. “I strongly advise against doing that in the past, but we all know that it is easy to lie online. In any case, make sure that the profiles of your minor (grand)children are always set to private. Data such as age, school or gender is better shielded. And teach them never to accept friend requests or send private messages with people they don’t know.”