{"id":46299,"date":"2020-09-04T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=46299"},"modified":"2024-07-10T11:49:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T10:49:53","slug":"parents-guide-to-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents\u2019 Guides to Social Media Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, and with new apps being released all the time, it can be hard to keep up with young people\u2019s ever-changing internet habits. Many of today\u2019s children and teenagers have become sophisticated in the way they use social media apps and websites, but it doesn\u2019t come without some uncertain dangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a parent, guardian, or often spend time around young people, it\u2019s almost certain that you\u2019ve heard of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. But do you understand how these popular apps work and how to ensure children stay safe while using them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have created Parents\u2019 Guides for five of the most popular social media apps to help you better understand whether these websites are safe for your child to use. From learning about how the apps work to assessing the concerns over safety, you can find all you need to know by selecting the guides from the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parents-guide-to-facebook\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents&#8217; Guide to Facebook<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook is one of the most recognised social networking apps worldwide, with over 2.5 billion monthly active users. It also has a messaging application, Facebook Messenger, which is part of the site. We explain some of the potential risks, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/the-dangers-of-cyber-bullying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cyberbullying<\/a>, along with how to use the safest privacy settings for young people in our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/children-using-smartphones.jpg\" alt=\"Group of young adults using their smartphones\" class=\"wp-image-46358\">\n\n\n\n<p>Find our Parents&#8217; Guide to Facebook by clicking on the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Parents&#8217; Guide to Facebook<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parents-guide-to-twitter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents&#8217; Guide to Twitter<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter allows you to send quick and short updates to your followers and, on average, 500 million of these tweets are sent every day. In our guide, we explain some useful Twitter terminology and outline some steps you can take to keep your child\u2019s information private on the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find our Parents&#8217; Guide to Twitter by clicking on the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Parents&#8217; Guide to Twitter<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parents-guide-to-instagram\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents&#8217; Guide to Instagram<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram currently has over 1 billion active monthly users, but it is reportedly the social networking platform that has the worst impact on children\u2019s mental health. We explain why this may be the case and how the photo sharing app is trying to combat any mental health struggles in our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/children-using-phones.jpg\" alt=\"Schoolchildren using social media\" class=\"wp-image-46354\">\n\n\n\n<p>Find our Parents&#8217; Guide to Instagram by clicking on the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Parents&#8217; Guide to Instagram<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parents-guide-to-snapchat\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-snapchat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents&#8217; Guide to Snapchat<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Snapchat has grown in popularity for a multitude of reasons, and statistics have revealed that 69% of all 13-17 year olds and 62% of all 18-29 year olds use the app. We explain why it\u2019s so popular among young people and the dangers that come with using Snapchat in our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find our Parents&#8217; Guide to Snapchat by clicking on the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-snapchat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Parents&#8217; Guide to Snapchat<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parents-guide-to-tiktok\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-tiktok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents&#8217; Guide to TikTok<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok has skyrocketed in popularity over the past year, reaching an impressive 500 million active users worldwide. In our guide, we explain how children interact with this video-sharing phenomenon as well as outline safety concerns, like exposure to explicit content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_320297769-4.jpg\" alt=\"Children playing on smartphones\" class=\"wp-image-46350\">\n\n\n\n<p>Find our Parents&#8217; Guide to TikTok by clicking on the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/parents-guide-to-tiktok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Parents&#8217; Guide to TikTok<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have we missed a social media app or website that you want to know more about? Let us know in the comments section below and we can look at producing another Parents\u2019 Guide for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-further-resources\">Further Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/how-to-respond-to-dangerous-online-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Respond to Dangerous Online Challenges: Guidance for Schools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/internet-gaming-tips-for-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internet Gaming Safety: Tips for Parents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/teaching-children-about-healthy-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Teach Children About Healthy Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/a-guide-to-emojis-and-texting-abbreviations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Guide to Emojis and Texting Abbreviations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/screen-time-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen Time for Children: Advice for Parents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/safeguarding\/online-safety-and-harms-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Safety &amp; Harms Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have created Parents&#8217; Guides for the most popular social media apps. 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