As you talk to your children about their use of social media, Commonsense Media has put together a list of some apps teens are using this year. Read about them HERE! to have a sense of what is happening. This is only a guide with the popular apps. Talk to your child, find out what they are using. Discuss the short and long term advantages and disadvantages of using these apps.
Dialogue is more important than banning. If you haven’t done so, subscribe to Family Online Safety Institute and Commonsense Media to stay updated on issues around digital media safely and use. Remember, nearly all other social media services require users to be at least 13 years of age to access and use their services. Users need to be 16 years old to use WhatsApp.
Dialogue is more important than banning. If you haven’t done so, subscribe to Family Online Safety Institute and Commonsense Media to stay updated on issues around digital media safely and use. Remember, nearly all other social media services require users to be at least 13 years of age to access and use their services. Users need to be 16 years old to use WhatsApp.