We’re going to break down the different social APP’s available for your teen’s cellphone… You need to know how to protect your child from bullies and predators… Let’s keep them safe. Knowledge is power…
Courtesy Vault
‘Calculator%‘ An app that looks like a Calculator “Vault Apps have been around for a while (at least 2011) and are increasingly common as smartphones gained popularity.
If your teen is using this app the real question is “why” — true purpose of the app: typically to store innapropriate content!
‘SnapChat‘lets you easily talk with friends, view Live Stories from around the world, and explore news in Discover. Life’s more fun when you live in the moment!
Users (our children) can send unlimited messages, have video chats and even share their live location with other users, people they may not even know. If using a platform that dumps content 24 hours after use..the questions is “Should you be doing it?”
Courtesy Skout
‘Skout‘ A “me too” moment at a club. An instant connection. At Skout, we’re all about preserving the magic of unexpected meetings that lead to discovering new people.
Teens and adults are in different groups, but ages aren’t verified… don’t “flirt” with disaster! It’s not cute how the very serious movement #MeToo is.
‘TikTok‘ is the destination for short-form mobile videos. Our mission is to capture and present the world’s creativity, knowledge, and precious life moments, directly …
Videos can contain cuss words, heck even “adult content”… not just NO…but heck NO!
Courtesy Badoo & Bumble
‘Badoo‘ chat, date and meet with over 434 million people. Join our community and make friends in your area.
‘Bumblee’has changed the way people date, find friends, and the perception of meeting online, for the better. Women make the first move.
These are apps for adults, our teens can still find ways to join… No… just — NO NO NO
Courtesy Grinder
‘Grindr‘ the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. Download Grindr today to discover, connect to, and explore the queer.
That is a direct quote from their app… Huge safety concern with meet up based on phone’s GPS location.
Courtesy KiK
‘Kik‘ is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone…
Anyone can join.. so anyone can contact or direct message your child… Heck NO!
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‘LiveMe‘ is a popular broadcasting platform for young people who love to share. You can find all kinds of great content including talent performances, celebrity …
So let’s get this straight this is a live streaming app, but we don’t know who’s watching and our kid’s location is revealed… yikes!
Courtesy HOLLA
‘Holla’is the best random video chat app out there, offering a unique and exciting way to instantly meet fun people and discover the world!
WAIT A MINUTE – this is all about connecting strangers around the world through video chat. WTH?
‘Whisper‘ is the best place to discover secrets around you. Recent stories: 17 Real People With Telekinetic Powers. Young Adults Share is a social confessional where kids can remain anonymous, but still share their feelings
— BUT And it can reveal your child’s location for a meet up… No TY!
Courtesy Ask
‘ASKfm‘ Ask your first question! 215M+ users are ready to answer your anonymous questions on more than 40 languages of the world!
Oh great, another way for users hide behind technology and quite possible bully someone…SMH!
‘Hot or Not‘ is the original game to find the Hottest people near you, and let them find you too!
huh… more ways to bully and feel poorly about ourselves.. and again with the “locate user”, no age verification and chat… just don’t do it!
Courtnesty MeetMe
‘MeetMe,’ helps you find new people nearby who share your interests and want to chat NOW! It’s fun, friendly, and free!
There is no age verification… our teens can easily be in contact with users much older than them, with an emphasis on dating.
‘Whisper‘ is the best place to discover secrets around you. Recent stories: 17 Real People With Telekinetic Powers. Young Adults Share is a social confessional where kids can remain anonymous, but still share their feelings
‘Hot or Not‘ is the original game to find the Hottest people near you, and let them find you too!
