Litherland High School in Merseyside have launched the scheme, in a bid to crack-down on "cyber bullying" and abuse, in a move backed by Facebook bossses.
Headteacher Jim Donnelly said a record number of disputes have stemmed from the social networking sites, particularly Facebook.
Mr Donnelly said: "In the past, a disagreement between students would usually involve a small number of students and would be resolved by staff quickly.
"Now a disagreement can start on a Friday night by somebody saying something on Facebook. By Monday, 15 or 20 students can be involved in some way.
"What stars as a joke on Facebook can easily escalate into a war of words, with more people having a say."
The crash-courses hope to educate parents on the dangers of Facebook and similar websites, allowing worried mums and dads to keep track of arguments before they develop.
Mr Donnelly added: "Since parents often ask us for advice on how these sites operate, we are running sessions to help."
The scheme has been met with support from Facebook bosses, who said: "Protecting teenagers requires a partnership between paretns, educators, usrs and web services.
"We want Facebook to be a place where people can openly discuss issues and express their views, while respecting the rights and feelings of others."
If the scheme proves successful, council bosses may consider implementing similar schemes across the Liverpool region.
News source from Click Liverpool
http://www.clickliverpool.com/news/local-news/129133-liverpool-parents-offered-facebook-lesson-in-cyber-bullies-crack-down.html
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