I always kick it to you pretty straight and this episode of The Nash Attack Podcast, is no different. As a marketing consultant and O.G. of the internet, I have grown up with all sorts of social media platforms in my lifetime. From AIM in 1998 to Yik Yak nowadays, there’s always new ways for terrible people to prey on kids just trying to have a good time. In this podcast episode, I breakdown the different social media platforms that are especially dangerous. I’m by no means giving parenting advice simply making you aware of the apps that are particularly unsavory and that need extensive monitoring. Some of these apps connect to strangers so easily that I cannot think of a way for kids to safely navigate them. They’d be better off without them at all.
I know nothing about parenting, but I know a lot about social media. I hope you find this information helpful. Below you’ll find a list of resources to help you navigate the wide world of apps and social media so you can make an informed decision on what’s right for your family.
Protect Your Kids Online
How to protect your kids from child identity theft
The Pros and Cons of Sharing Your Kids Pictures Online
Post Family Pics on Social Media? Here’s How to Avoid Having Them Stolen.
Monitor Your Kids Activity Online
TeenSafe.com App for Monitoring (VERY highly rated solution read reviews here)
Best Parental Control Apps of 2016
Social Media In-Depth
Parents, If Your Kids Have Any of These Apps, It’s Time to Hit “Delete” (This is probably the best comprehensive list and I 100% agree with this list. Sorry kids if I am ruining anyone’s good time but these apps genuinely aren’t manageable for kids. Make note of the age requirements for each app.)
16 Apps and Websites Kids are Heading to After Facebook
Kid Friendly Kik App Gives Predators Direct Access to Children
Wildly Popular App Kik Offers Teenagers, And Predators, Anonymity (This article will freak you out but you probably need to check it out)
What is Tumblr? Parent and Teacher Guide (Video)
Everything You Need to Know About Whisper (This is posted on the TeenSafe.com Blog that I mention in the podcast. This blog is a wonderful resource.)
7 Dangers on Instagram for Kids
5 Instagram Safety Tips for Teens
Everything a Parent Needs to Know About WhatsApp
Yik Yak Adds Chat Function (This JUST happened and it is a terrible idea. Yik Yak is definitely one of the apps that is a no-go with no safe navigation for children.)
I had the Yik Yak app for a little bit but never kept up with it. I re-downloaded it just to see the updates so I could discuss it on the podcast. Here are some examples of what I saw in a mere 5 minutes on this app.
If there are any other apps that you’d like information on or would like for me to investigate, let me know. Feel free to leave any questions in the comments below. I hope you find all of this helpful!
