How to Register Children for a Christian Alternative to MySpace

Parents have long worried about what their children are doing and posting online, but a new faith-based networking site hopes to quench those fears. JCFaith.com is a Christian alternative to popular social websites criticized for questionable content. Heavily monitored by parents and church staff, members are encouraged to download music, participate in polls and get involved in Saturday chat room prayer groups and Bible studies.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Log on to www.jcfaith.com.
2. On the right side of the screen, under Members Login, click “Register Now.”
3. Create a username and password for each child. Click “Check Availability” to make sure the profile name is available.
4. Fill out the rest of the form and upload an image for a profile picture. While a picture is required, it does not have to be a photo of your child. For safety reasons, consider posting a fun piece of clip art or a photo of the family pet. If you want to monitor your child's usage, consider linking your personal email address.
5. Read the Terms & Conditions, and then click “Submit the Form.”
6. If your profile is accepted, you will be logged in to the JCFaith.com home page. If your kids are familiar with MySpace, it will not take them long to figure out how to “make friends” and navigate the site. To begin, click “My Account” to upload pictures and music, write blogs and and other activities.
7. Under “My Account,” look to the left of the screen and click “Account Settings” to ask for email notifications whenever your kids get messages and friend requests on their account. This screen will also allow you to manage privacy settings, limiting who can view your children’s profiles and who can send them messages.

Tips & Warnings

• Other Christian networking sites include xianz.com, mypraize.com and yourchristianspace.com.