Should I let my 12-year-old use Snapchat?

Technically, a 12-year-old isn’t allowed to use Snapchat — the platform’s Terms of Service state that users must be at least 13 years old. This restriction is due to the possibility of encountering inappropriate content, cyberbullies, trolls, online predators, etc. on the app, as well as the risk of addiction and overuse, among other things.

Can Snapchat be monitored by parents?

Sort of. Snapchat offers built-in parental controls in the form of Family Centre . But Family Centre has very limited capabilities. For example, it won’t let you read your kid’s chat messages or limit how much time your kid spends on the app. This is why I recommend supplementing Snapchat’s built-in parental controls with a good third-party parental control app like Bark, which can scan your kid’s chat Snapchat messages and alert you of any potential issues.

Is there adult content on Snapchat?

Pornographic content is prohibited on Snapchat, but some of the public areas, like Spotlight or Discover, may occasionally feature content that isn’t appropriate for kids or teens, such as suggestive images, mature themes, or controversial topics. Snapchat tries to remove harmful or explicit content, but not everything gets caught. Additionally, because users can send private Snaps and messages, there’s always a risk that someone could share inappropriate material directly with your kid. You can mitigate the risks by installing a third-party parental control app with social media monitoring, ensuring that your kid uses their actual age for their account and making use of Snapchat’s built-in parental controls.

How much data does Snapchat collect about my child?

Snapchat collects quite a bit of data on its users, including their phone number, date of birth, user-generated content like photos and videos, usage information, device information, location data, and more.

Článek od Raven Wu

Raven Wu

Raven Wu je autor, redaktor a překladatel na volné noze. Je výrazným zastáncem internetové svobody, velmi se zajímá o technologie a zdokonaluje se ve výzkumu a psaní o různých tématech včetně vzdělávání, literatury, zdraví, popkultury a her. Mimo práci je amatérským spisovatelem a historickým nadšencem, který má rád náročné hry, kořeněná jídla a nad vším až moc přemýšlí.