Why do Safari bookmarks scramble when I sync devices

Whenever I sync my Macbook with my iPhone or iPad,all my bookmarks on Safari become scrambled,and I have to spend some time putting them back into alphabetical order.
Does anyone know how to avoid this happening?

Hi Everyone!
ptichkalix, I have a mid 2010 Macbook.
My nephew works for Apple. The advice he has given to me over the years is to always update when Apple releases updates. I am not suggesting you update OS 10.6.8. to Mavericks or to Yosemite, or to update when there is a Safari update. That is up to you, your MacBook's processor speed, ram memory, and storage size.
What I do suggest is to follow the advice of Drew Reece - back up. And back up on a regular basis.
You can find your Safari Bookmarks: Safari data and settings: ~/Library/Safari/
The tilde (~) character indicates your home folder.
If you update to Mavericks or Yosemite, the ~Library folder will be hidden, but there. You will need to find out how to see the ~Library folder. But keep in mind, Apple has hidden the Library folder to prevent inexperienced users from making big mistakes if the ~Library folder is opened and messed with.
I use my MacBook to get on internet while I watch TV in the den, and to take my MacBook when I get my allergy shots - something to do when I wait. I use my iMac for most of my computer use. I wanted to transfer my Safari bookmarks and my Mail address books from the iMac to the MacBook. The transfers have worked well.
I have also updated both the MacBook and iMac from OS 10.6 to Mavericks to Yosemite. Both run a little bit slower, but at least I have the security offered by the OS updates. My MacBook processor and ram memory is probably very close to the minimum requirements for Maverick and Yosemite, but it works, is fast enough for my use.
However, I have noticed it takes about ten seconds to open a saved Excel or Word file.
My MacBook:
OS X Yosemite version 10.10.2
Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 DUo
Memory 2 GB 1067 MHz DOR3
Storage 250 GB SATA Disk
Yosemite Safari, Mail and the other Apple applications work like a charm. However, PowerPC applications like Appleworks ARE NOT supported in Mavericks and Yosemite.

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