Kids'+Commonly+Used+Sites

The Internet in Real Time

What kinds of things would a person want to post anonymously? Why do you want to send pictures that disappear? Why would you tell your secrets to strangers? Are you being safe with that app? Are you being bullied? Has anyone ever asked you to meet them somewhere?
 * Questions to ask your kids about the apps they're using:**

These apps are commonly used by kids and teens. Some of them may not be intentionally used to be sneaky. Apps like Webkinz and American Girl are innocent but predators can get on and chat with your child and pose as a young kid. However, apps like Tinder and Secret Calculator have no business being on a kid's electronic device. Click [|HERE] for more.



Street Chat App Parent Guide (Video)

Tinder Users post pics and scroll through the images of other users. App connects you if both of you "flag" each other. Used for "hooking up."

Vine 17+, six-second looping video, easy to search for porn and they show up in the feed. Predators use app to locate teens and find their location.

Facebook Poke (Phone App)

Send messages, photos, videos that self destruct after 10 seconds of viewing. Screenshots and saving of messages is possible. Remember, these can be sent on to others.

Meet Me

SnapChat Share photos and videos. Sexting is common because the image disappears after a time limit. Snapchat Frequently Asked Question. Snapchat does allow screenshots to be taken. Remember, those can be shared and sent on to others.

Instagram

=Meet Instagram= It’s a **fast**, **beautiful** and **fun** way to share __#|your__ #|photos with friends and family. Snap a picture, choose a filter to transform its look and feel, then post to Instagram. Share to Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr too – it's as easy as pie. It's photo sharing, reinvented.

Privacy policy
Oh yeah, did we mention it’s free?

Words with Friends

Skype What is Skype? Free! Calling, seeing, messaging and sharing with others – wherever they are. ___ Drawcast Create and share art, make friends, and join a community of thousands of fellow artists!

Twitter

140 character limit to post thoughts, ideas, comments.

Chatroulette

A chatting webcam

Meez



Welcome to the world of Avatars (virtual world)

Webkinz Social networking for children.

World of Warcraft Gaming site used by people of all ages.

Minecraft Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing blocks. At first, people built structures to protect against nocturnal monsters, but as the game grew players worked together to create wonderful, imaginative things.

Minecraft in education

4chan 4chan is a simple image-based bulletin board where anyone can post comments and share images. There are boards dedicated to a variety of topics, from Japanese animation and culture to videogames, music, and photography. Users do not need to register an account before participating in the community. Feel free to click on a board that interests you and jump right in!

Kik