To Make a Long Story Short, Snapchat (and most of the internet) is Not Safe for Kids

Like most kids who love technology and playing games on the internet, Snapchat can be a good place to hangout and watch cool stories. Right? And, probably you are wondering why Mom stops you from doing the things you love.

Maybe she is being overly protective. Or maybe she knows how bad the internet really is! Lots of possibilities! Many kids have received inappropriate messages online while using social media, be it Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

But, the trolling and messaging are taking a step further, and it’s not OK.

Coupled with online abuse, a bunch of kids end up dead because they bought drugs online from a complete stranger. And, it turned out to be toxic pills. Sad to say this but, the parents couldn’t do much, other than mourn and protest.

To make a long story short, Snapchat is not safe for kids anymore.

But the real question is: Are there any kid -friendly apps where you can allow a 10-year old to have fun and connect with people (total strangers), and that too, safely? Besides Duolingo? Or YouTube Kids? Hardly! And, kids need constant monitoring and education to prevent any drug-related misfortune.

On the other hand, people target social media for the same reason they go to clubs. To sell, and make money. Whether it is drugs or data, you can find a vendor as easy as 1, 2, and 3, and get what you want, without a prescription or policy.

And the worst part is that parents have no idea how to manage this growing concern. Neither do the people who made these social media apps.

Till we find a proper solution to tackle these internet issues, all you can do is educate and look after your kids.