Being a teen is great because it means new privileges, but not all privileges are good privileges! There are certain apps teenagers shouldn't download, either because they're dangerous, too mature, or simply a distraction from schoolwork! Although you should have fun using social media and enjoying the innovations of this generation, if you're a teen, make sure you don't download these apps.
1. Yik Yak
Yik Yak is really more of a college app, so it isn't one teenagers should be downloading anyway. However, when teens do download this app, they tend to use it for evil, not for good. Yik Yak is an app like twitter, only local and anonymous. You can see "yaks" from around the globe, but only comment on "yaks" within a 5-mile radius of your location. Many teenagers use Yik Yak to bully other students from their school, gossip, and simply talk about mature topics in a vulgar manner. This app is an unhealthy distraction from schoolwork as well as a medium for bullying-definitely not something you should be spending your time on!
2. Ask.fm
Ask.fm is another popular location for cyber bullying. On ask.fm, you can ask anonymous questions on someone's profile. But instead of using this to ask about homework or make casual conversation, many people use it to verbally harass others. If you have an account, you may be bullied. Even if no one bullies you, you'll read rumors about your peers and maybe even be tempted to join in on the bullying.
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3. Snapchat
My biggest issue with Snapchat is that it's a huge distraction! On Snapchat, you can send 10 second photos or videos to your friends as well as watch others'. It sounds harmless, but you might get addicted and find yourself snapchatting everything from your breakfast in the morning to you brushing your teeth at night! Not only is it a waste of time, Snapchat may also lead to unwanted "sexting" when someone takes a snapersation too far!
4. Whisper
Whisper allows you to create virtual, anonymous greeting card-type messages. In a way, it's a great place to vent and whisper your secrets to the world. But, as we've learned with Ask.fm and Yik Yak, anonymous+teens= big mistake! People can reply to your anonymous postings, and there's no telling what sort of awful things they'll come up with!
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5. Kik Messenger
The danger with Kik begins with a lack of privacy. Many teens post their "kikme" names on social media, then, essentially, anyone can "kik" you, and you might begin getting creepy or threatening messages from strangers. Kik isn't too bad if you keep your username private, but in my opinion, it's always better to be safe than sorry!
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6. Tinder
Tinder might be known as dating for the new generation. On Tinder, if you like someone's picture, and they like yours too, a conversation opens between you. There are more than a few flaws with this app. For starters, it makes it seem like relationships are based solely on physical appearance instead of intellect and personality. Secondly, the person you start a conversation with may be vulgar, rude, pushy, or violent. Also, Tinder's main purpose has become hooking up, rather than dating, which can lead to dangerous situations if you're just looking for a date and he's looking for something else.
7. Vine
Vine is generally harmless, because it is pretty well-regulated, although there is always a chance of you seeing an inappropriate video. Vine is an app that streams short, usually comical videos. The biggest danger here is simply that it's time-consuming! You'd be surprised by how difficult it is to stop watching a bunch of LOL-worthy videos!
Don't get me wrong, I don't recommend swearing off of social media entirely! But, as a teenage girl, there are certain apps you should avoid, either for safety reasons, time reasons, or both! What other apps should be adults-only?
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Cindy: Tell it like it is, teenagers still need to be protected.
Mystique: It just depends on the teen, kik is completely fine when you don't give out your kik to strangers and you just talk to your friend. Snapchat is fine you just have to be careful not to put anything sexual. Teens don't really care about things like this, a lot of people are smart enough to know what to post and if the parents didn't teach their kids better then it's their fault too.
Demi: It really depends on the teen, kik isn't bad because it just another social networking like Facebook, tinder I get where you're coming from but unless the teen is a very flirty and simple teen then you shouldn't have to worry.
Sherri: Sadly cyber bullying and harassment is a real issue and I'm not saying only teenagers do it or should be aware of it but the internet is unfiltered and anonymous and I think the article is well intentioned but also that these apps like any other social media apps if used responsibly shouldn't be a problem.
GlitterSparkle: This is ridiculous. What kind of teenagers are we talking about anyway? Obviously a 13 year old shouldn't be on those but I think it depends on the teen. Some teenagers are really mature and some aren't. Besides its the parents who are the ones who are supposed to keep an eye out on what they're doing anyway
Jenn203: Kik is not that bad, teens shouldn't be posting private stuff on the most available social media then blame it on other people... A lot of middle school kids have Kik and its not harmful
ChariseJaii: Ok I somewhat I agree and disagree . I think younger teens shldnt be allowed like 13 under but all these apps were made FOR teenagers so I guess it's a responsibility thing
Kayy: 7 reasons why teenagers shouldnt download these apps but ill write about it anyway to tempt them even though teenagers will read this. Contradicting article
Chris: I like snap chat ❤️
KarahD: I'm not sure if kik still has them but there used to be chat rooms that a lot of teens used. Someone I know got on one and got a ton of messages from people and she didn't even post anything on there. She just looked at it. She got innocent messages,
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