A fourteen-year-old girl used Snapchat to send a revealing photo to a boy she had a crush on. He took a screenshot of her Snap and sent it to other people without her permission. Now she’s facing criminal charges for distributing obscene material. If she’s convicted, she faces up to…
Should You Give Your Kid Snapchat or Instagram?
Parents are constantly asking me about their kids and their social media participation. Among other things, they want to know what app or site they should start their child on. I could recommend some that are specifically designed for young eyes and ears, but those aren’t as popular as the…
Kim Kardashian’s Face Swap With North Is Parenting For The Snapchat Generation
If you haven’t wasted hours on end swapping your face out with those of your favorite celebrities, family members and unsuspecting strangers on the subway, can you really call yourself a Snapchatter? Kim Kardashian had some fun with the feature on Tuesday, trading her famous mug for the faces of her 2-year-old…
Teaching Snapchat Safety to Teens
In my last blog entry, I sought to help readers unfamiliar with Snapchat with a primer on its background, use, and notable features. While emphasizing that the vast majority of youth use the app in positive ways (based on our extensive anecdotal observations), there are some negatives that may arise…
The Snapchat Revolution: Background, Basics, Pros, and Cons
Snapchat. If you work with youth, you know it’s all the rage. And if you don’t, I bet you’re still hearing about it on a regular basis. Maybe you’ve taken the time to download it and use it. Maybe you have some familiar with how it operates, and why it…
New Snapchat Resource Supports Teens in Abusive Relationships
Teen dating violence often goes unreported, but a new Snapchat account offers support for teens who feel like they cannot discuss abuse with peers, family, or authorities. When a teen sends a private message to the account “lovedoctordotin,” he or she is put in touch with trained counselors. Since abusive…
Snapchat, Kik, and 6 More Iffy Messaging Apps Teens Love
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