Social networking is a familiar term that most people know and participate with as 21st century communication tools.  Companies such as Facebook and Twitter are known not only in the United States but are considered widespread throughout the world.  This form of communication is unique and being utilized in many professional as well as educational venues to accommodate the social networking forum.

   Since social media is accessed by many, there is added concern about the retrieval and access to private content.  The  job interview process along with personal references, may also entail one’s potential employer searching the internet for digital footprints.  Even more concerning is the safety of children as they enter into the digital world.  Through social networks minors are exposed to bullying, sexual content, violence, and crime.  Parents must have a watchful eye on the safety of their children.

    As we globally trailblaze through the digital world of social media communication, one must be cautious and informed as to how their digital footprint will affect them in the future.  Parents must oversee their children's internet actions with vigilance while minors are enjoying social media applications.  Through various monitoring devices and digital media education sound digital social networking practices should enable general protection of privacy in the social media realm.