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Snapchat Snapchat is one of the most popular apps amongst students right now. Snapchat is an erasable photo messaging app. Contrary to popular belief, Snapchat photos actually aren't deleted. I think it would be good idea to read this article "What is Snapchat and Why Do Kids Love It and Parents Fear It?" Ask your child how they would feel if all of their "deleted" Snapchat photos eventually showed up in Google image search of their name? | Omegle Parents need to know that this chat site’s catch phrase, "Talk to strangers!", says it all. Though created by an 18-year-old, Omegle is not for kids. The site puts two strangers together in a chat room. Though chats start out anonymous, users often ask for and share personal information. Language is uncensored, and sexual come-ons and requests for email addresses are common. Omegle might be fun if both users desired a real conversation, but the odds of this here seem unlikely. It might be worth the effort for older teens willing to sift through the trash talk. But most kids should definitely steer clear. | Monkey Parents need to know that Monkey randomly connects teens with other Snapchat users for a 10-second video chat. They can add more time or add the person on Snapchat to continue the connection. Before connecting, teens will see the age and gender of the potential friend, and they can accept the video chat or not. The terms of service allow users ages 13 and older, but there's no verification of age. Personal information is collected and can be shared with third parties. Read the privacy policy for more information about the information collected and shared. |
Snapchat
Snapchat is one of the most popular apps amongst students right now. Snapchat is an erasable photo messaging app. Contrary to popular belief, Snapchat photos actually aren't deleted. I think it would be good idea to read this article "What is Snapchat and Why Do Kids Love It and Parents Fear It?" Ask your child how they would feel if all of their "deleted" Snapchat photos eventually showed up in Google image search of their name?
Omegle
Parents need to know that this chat site’s catch phrase, "Talk to strangers!", says it all. Though created by an 18-year-old, Omegle is not for kids. The site puts two strangers together in a chat room. Though chats start out anonymous, users often ask for and share personal information. Language is uncensored, and sexual come-ons and requests for email addresses are common. Omegle might be fun if both users desired a real conversation, but the odds of this here seem unlikely. It might be worth the effort for older teens willing to sift through the trash talk. But most kids should definitely steer clear.
Monkey
Parents need to know that Monkey randomly connects teens with other Snapchat users for a 10-second video chat. They can add more time or add the person on Snapchat to continue the connection. Before connecting, teens will see the age and gender of the potential friend, and they can accept the video chat or not. The terms of service allow users ages 13 and older, but there's no verification of age. Personal information is collected and can be shared with third parties. Read the privacy policy for more information about the information collected and shared.