Posts Tagged ‘#tiktok’
What Parents & Educators Need to Know About TikTok & Instagram Reels
Why These Platforms Are a Concern:
Social Comparison & Self-Esteem Issues: Teens are constantly comparing themselves to unrealistic beauty and lifestyle standards, which can lead to anxiety and depression.
TikTok Shutdown in the U.S. Could RedNote Replace It?
As TikTok users look for alternatives, RedNote (Xiaohongshu) has gained attention. This lifestyle-focused app offers features that may appeal to former TikTok users.
Read More“Is Likee Safe for Kids? A Security Review of the TikTok Clone”
Likee, formerly known as LIKE since 2017, has amassed an impressive 80.7 million monthly mobile users as of 2019. However, Likee comes with notable concerns that parents should be mindful of. This platform poses a significant risk for predators targeting unsuspecting youth without parental awareness. Moreover, it actively contributes to the premature sexualization of young individuals, particularly girls.
Read More“Catfishes could use AI to create ‘fake humans from scratch’ on Tinder and Hinge”
In a world increasingly influenced by digital content, analyzing and verifying information online is already challenging for adults, let alone for vulnerable youth who lack experience.
Read More“Doctors: TikTok Mental Health Advice Videos Are a Cesspool of Misinformation”
Kids are struggling and not getting the correct information about what their particular struggle is and how to get help. TikTok isn’t free from misinformation, it may be at the top of the list (right behind Instagram).
Read More“Instagram Testing Age Verification Technology”
Instagram struggles with adult-themed content just like TikTok. Instagrams current app rating is 12+, and in my eyes should be bumped (along with TikTok) to 17+.
Read More“TikTok in China versus the United States”
We’ve heard about TikTok’s data mining and concerns about cybersecurity over the past few years, but what’s more recent is the difference in content that users view based upon their location.
Read More“Why Heathrow’s CEO Believes TikTok Is To Blame For Passenger Assistance Troubles”
“If you go on TikTok, you’ll see that that is one of the travel hacks that people are recommending. Please don’t do that.”
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