Snapchat is also being used by cyberbullies.
Social media is increasingly being used by bullies to torment victims and the main social networks that are used, because of their sheer size, as Facebook and Twitter. A good rule of thumb that we like to remind teens is public internet does = PERMANENT! It could come back at anytime in the future. Even for kids who are cautious with what they send out and to whom they send it to, it is best for parents to remind their children and teens that anything that they post online, is public – even if a snap disappears in seconds. Half of Snapchat’s users are teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. It contained a large amount of child pornography, videos, and photos sexted between teenagers. We all knew that in October 2014, a database of hacked Snapchat pictures was released, known as “The Snappening.” This leak contained at least 100,000 pictures and videos from a third-party Snapchat app. The Pew Internet And American Life Project found that 15 percent of teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 acknowledge they received a “sext” from someone they know. Sexting does happen amongst teens and it is something that you should be aware of as a parent. That said, there are three key risky areas: 1. There is always a possibility to capture a screenshot that will be later spread over the Internet. What they don’t understand is that each snap leaves a digital footprint that will never be deleted. Snapchat gives an illusion to kids that everything they post there will be deleted forever. Yes, there’s some mature content, but it’s appropriate for most teens 16 and up. Most kids use Snapchat to goof around and stay in contact with their friends - end of story. What dangers do parents need to be aware of about Snapchat? Parents can see images that the teen has been tagged on in Facebook and Instagram but Snapchat photos that are sent directly to someone (not shared to all contact via the “Story”) are not visible to parents.All messages and images shared in the app disappear and cannot be viewed by a parent who picks up the phone. Some kids love it because it isn’t possible for parents to monitor their snapchat messages.It’s a fun and creative way to liven up a text message.It is a “no pressure” alternative to the permanence of Facebook and Twitter where whatever they post stays around forever. The photo disappears so quickly means your kids can share something stupid or something that makes them look stupid without them having to worry that they are going to be made fun of.You my find your kids love Snapchat because: Parents need to understand that kids enjoy Snapchat, because “it is one of the only apps that is relatively private.” Even parents who do have access to their children’s Snapchat are unlikely to see the messages sent and received through the app. However, many tweens sign up for it giving a bogus date of birth. It basically allows them to take the photo, add the drawings and doodles but they cannot then send it to anyone. If your childs under the age of 13 are only permitted to access a special version of Snapchat, called “ SnapKidz,” which they are automatically directed to upon sign up.
You need to be aged 13 to sign up for Snapchat. Snapchat is directed towards teens and adults. Snapchat has equaled Facebook for numbers of photos shared.There are roughly 350 million posts or “snaps” sent daily.Four out of every ten teens frequent Snapchat.There are an estimated 82 million users, with a majority of them between the age of 13 to 25 years old.surpassing even Instagram, which has been ranked as the number-one favorite app for teens: Snapchat is fastest growing social media app. It’s sharing that lives in the moment, and stays in the moment. Snapchat creates a place to be funny, honest or however else you might feel when you take and share a snap with family and friends. Sometimes this means that we say things that we think people will like, rather than expressing who we really are. It’s normal to worry about what people in your network might think about the things that you post. On traditional social networks, users tend to feel pressure to curate the perfect representation of their lives for their friends, coworkers, and relatives. Snapchat is a mobile app and is hugely popular with teens and young adults.
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