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Navigating TikTok Safety and Security (For Parents & Educators)
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- Students should always have their TikTok account set to private and set limits on who can contact them through the app
- Experts say it’s easy for students to come across mature or triggering content that could promote self-harm, eating disorders, or risky behaviors
- Students never know for sure who might access content they create, so caution should be used when posting videos
- Family Pairing through TikTok allows families to work together to set limits and monitor what the teen can see
- Apple and Android have parental controls that can set time limits for TikTok and other apps
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Reporting Inappropriate Content
- When you’re old enough to have a TikTok account, how would you handle a situation where you accidentally found inappropriate content or comments?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Knowing What’s Out There
- What are some examples of dangerous behaviors or suggestions you or your friends have encountered on TikTok?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
Being Careful What You Share
- If you decide to create your own TikTok videos, what would you want to consider before posting them?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Navigating TikTok Safety and Security (For Parents & Educators)
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- Students should always have their TikTok account set to private and set limits on who can contact them through the app
- Experts say it’s easy for students to come across mature or triggering content that could promote self-harm, eating disorders, or risky behaviors
- Students never know for sure who might access content they create, so caution should be used when posting videos
- Family Pairing through TikTok allows families to work together to set limits and monitor what the teen can see
- Apple and Android have parental controls that can set time limits for TikTok and other apps
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Reporting Inappropriate Content
- When you’re old enough to have a TikTok account, how would you handle a situation where you accidentally found inappropriate content or comments?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Knowing What’s Out There
- What are some examples of dangerous behaviors or suggestions you or your friends have encountered on TikTok?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
Being Careful What You Share
- If you decide to create your own TikTok videos, what would you want to consider before posting them?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.