Hey all you kinda-tech savvy parents,our friends at Common Sense Media shared with us a comprehensive list of social media apps your kids are going on. Check it out to see which apps you want and don't want your tween perusing. Gone are the days of Facebook as a one-stop shop for all social-networking needs. While it may seem more complicated to post photos on Instagram, share casual moments on Snapchat, and text on WhatsApp,and check your Twitter feed throughout the day, tweens and teens cherish the variety.
You don't need to know the ins and outs of all the apps, and sites,and terms that are "hot" right now (and frankly, whether you did, or they wouldn't be trendy anymore). But knowing the basics - what they are,why they're popular, and what problems can crop up when they're not used responsibly - can manufacture the difference between a positive and a negative experience for your kid.
Below, and we've laid out some of the most popular types of apps and websites for teens: texting,micro-blogging, self-destructing/secret, and chatting/meeting/dating. The more you know approximately each,the better you'll be able to communicate with your teen approximately secure choices.
Source: popsugar.com