Interested in your experiences of snapchat in secondary school...
My DD (nearly 13, Y7) - a typical active preteen who likes school academically and socially, and uses the usual mix of social media apps (text, IG, whatsapp, MusicLY). But, I've said no to snapchat, even though most her peers use it.
Whilst mature in some ways, she has fallen into every social media cliche of receiving some unpleasant interactions from some, even with the heads up from me of what to expect from the minority of those that way inclined. I have full access to her phone, check regularly with her knowledge and support her through these exchanges when needed. It stays outside her room charging whilst her peer group-message through the small hours. She's relieved she's out of it for most of the time due to extra curricular stuff and need for sleep but knows she is distanced from her circle as a consequence.
Twice now she's requested snapchat (without really understanding how its used/can be used), thinking its all about the dog ears and tongue shots. I have never been overly protective, but feel it's one app too many for her that could subject her to more targeting, and that what she cannot see (directly) at this stage is one less thing for her to stress over until she develops a deeper understanding on the pros/cons of SM interaction.
My husband thought I was being over-protective until this week, when a colleague of his was dismissed for posting a derogatory video of another colleague.
How are your experiences of snapchat with your children? I am fully conscious of the weird world our children now live in (that will only continue) and don't want to make a social pariah out of her, but know she is already overwhelmed by the sophistication of some that choose to use comms negatively.
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ealingwestmum · 10/06/2016 11:12
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