Social Media, Apps Parents Should Look Out For

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Social Media, Apps Parents Should Look Out For

By Wendy McNamara

While technology and social media are extremely useful and powerful tools that help us connect like never before, they can be dangerous — especially for children.

With recent arrests made following online predator and human trafficking stings, law enforcement officers around the country are warning parents about potentially dangerous apps their kids could be accessing.

Well-known social media and dating apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and Tinder can be used by online predators to interact with children. Apps such as Calculator% allow users to hide photos and their browser history.

It is important that we all look out for the young ones in our lives and ensure they are aware of these dangers and use their devices responsibly.

Click here to see a full list of apps that police around the country are asking parents to look out for.

If your child has a cell phone or mobile device, check out these resources and take some time to understand the risks and implement a few safeguards to keep them protected from online dangers.