Snapchat Uncovered - Teens Discuss Pitfalls of this Popular App
Parenting in the Screen Age - The Screenagers Podcast · Delaney Ruston, MD
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Show Notes
Concerns over Snapchat use by its many young users seem to be discussed much less than concerns over TikTok and Instagram. Yet, issues with Snapchat are plenty — be it social conflicts or the sexually explicit material that can be seen on the app. In today's episode, Dr. Ruston discusses these topics and more with a high school boy and a young woman in college. The guests discuss problems created by the App's Snapscore feature, which is a ranking given to users based on how many snaps they send or receive. In addition, they talk about social conflicts that can happen on the app, issues around sexual content, and suggestions to parents regarding when to allow the app and how to talk about it with kids.
Additional LinksHow Snapchat defines Snapscore