Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees will speak to parents this week on laws and potential dangers of social media for children.

The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the O’Loughlin Elementary School gymnasium.

The session will explain the laws regarding social media crimes, and Drees will offer basic information on problems your child can easily encounter through social media.

Drees will also provide some straightforward parenting tips on how you can assist your child in avoiding the potential pitfalls of social media.