How many people do you know that use social media?  Sure, we all do in one form or another.  Social media has been a great thing in our busy society.  We are able to keep up with friends and family’s lives while at the same time sharing what’s going on in ours.  But, how many kids do you know that utilize social media?  Sadly, far too many of them utilize it without realizing the dangers that can happen when throwing their [metaphorical] digital hook into the ocean of the World Wide Web.

Coby Persin is a YouTube prankster that conducts routine pranks for laughs.  But, on this occasion he teamed up with some parents to teach their kids a lesson that could save their lives.  “How easy is it for a pedophile to pick up an underage child using social media?” asks Persin. The answer to that, “is shocking and something everyone should see.”

While some say that videos like this are overblown, it is important for every parent to talk social media safety with their kids.

(h/t Fox 12 Oregon)