We tweet, we like, we share - social networks have become an integral part of our everyday lives and, above all, our children's everyday lives. The problem: despite warnings, many people are still too careless with personal images and opinions online. And many people are not even aware of parental controls on the Internet. What you should look out for online:

Can I post funny party photos?

In principle, it's up to you whether you post pictures of yourself in a jolly mood online. But be aware that you may have work colleagues in your friends list who can get a deep insight into your privacy. So ask yourself before uploading whether you want to risk your supervisor seeing drunk photos of you. Important: If you post pictures of friends without having expressly asked them beforehand, you are violating their personal rights. As a matter of principle, you are not allowed to simply upload snapshots of others online. Otherwise it can be expensive. As a parental control on the Internet, you should also explain to your children that "funny" party photos are not always equally well received by everyone.

Parental controls on the Internet: Why is it risky to upload pictures of children?

It was such a sweet moment when little Luisa unwrapped her presents under the Christmas tree. Many parents are so proud of their little ones and diligently post photos on social networks. But even if you have restricted the group of people - it's not for nothing that the Internet never forgets. Photos that you have deleted may have been saved by others beforehand. And that is a great danger in times of cyberbullying. Your child would certainly not want their pictures to be distributed if they could foresee the risk. It's also a kind of parental control: children's pictures have no place on the internet.

And what about vacation photos in a bikini?

Even if you want to share the wonderful memories of your last trip with everyone you know, it's better not to post any photos of yourself online in which you are lightly clothed or naked. You don't want to run the risk of a business partner or even a neighbor seeing you like this. So only show your vacation snaps to close friends - preferably printed out.

Am I allowed to make negative comments about the church online?

In general, you are free to express your opinion, but experts advise you not to post religious or political views on Facebook & Co. This is because you never know where your statement will end up and what disadvantages you will suffer as a result.