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Trust in the Age of Disappearing Messages (for Students, Parents, & Educators)
Key Takeaways
- Students say that in a disappearing-message app or mode, they're more likely to say things they might later regret
- Knowing that others might take a screenshot of a text or picture intended to be private can create anxiety and trust issues for teens
- It's important to remind students that anyone can take a screenshot of a message before it disappears and use it however they want
Dialogue Starters (for parents to ask students)
- How would you describe the appeal of Snapchat?
- When you communicate on apps that aren't made to make texts disappear, are you more thoughtful about what you want to share?
- What would be a reason or situation where you don't want to use Snapchat or disappearing-message mode in other apps?
Trust in the Age of Disappearing Messages (for Students, Parents, & Educators)
Key Takeaways
- Students say that in a disappearing-message app or mode, they're more likely to say things they might later regret
- Knowing that others might take a screenshot of a text or picture intended to be private can create anxiety and trust issues for teens
- It's important to remind students that anyone can take a screenshot of a message before it disappears and use it however they want
Dialogue Starters (for parents to ask students)
- How would you describe the appeal of Snapchat?
- When you communicate on apps that aren't made to make texts disappear, are you more thoughtful about what you want to share?
- What would be a reason or situation where you don't want to use Snapchat or disappearing-message mode in other apps?
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