Snapchat’s selling point is the sharing of videos and photos to the user’s followers, known as Friends. Parents will need to be cautious about the type of content their child is posting and who can see what they post.
Although Snaps are wiped quickly after being posted, every viewer can screen record a Snapchat post or story while it’s playing and then post it directly back on Snapchat or other social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or WhatsApp.
Also, your child can receive private messages or inappropriate content from strangers who might be pretending to be someone they’re not. That’s why it’s a good idea to talk with your child about Snapchat safety, how to use the app and to let you know if they experience anything upsetting, whatever it may be.
