Social Media Apps Parents Should Know About
- via Common Sense Media by: Caroline Knorr
- Oct 20, 2016
- 1 min read
Remember when we worried that 140-character tweets would ruin kids' attention spans? Now that seems quaint next to some of the social media that's gobbling up our teens' time: messages that disappear (but actually don't). Video you can stream live from your bedroom. Chatting with strangers. The truth is, everything seems scary at first. Yes, some social media introduces features that seem misguided at best and downright dangerous at worst. But even Twitter spawned novels written in 140-character installments.
Social media can offer innovative ways to communicate, connect, and even create. And kids and teens are much more likely to use it responsibly when parents discuss the pros, cons, and best practices. You just need to kick the tires a little bit to understand the risks and rewards. Check out these FAQs about the most popular social media and gaming apps via Common Sense Media.
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