Many social media sites have age restrictions; most are above the age of primary school children.

There are lots of benefits to social networking. Children can stay connected to friends and family. They can also learn many different things, from make-up or gaming tutorials to making slime, or how to create their own videos.

Like most things, there can be negatives too. For children and young people there are risks that you should be aware of, to help keep your child safe on social media.

The NSPCC has a useful guide to keeping your child safe on social media as they grow.