Safe use of online apps

There are a few of these apps, however that require caution when using due to potential hidden dangers.   There are 10 apps that teens are currently using that Parents need to know about.   These apps are:

• Calculator%: This app looks like a calculator but functions like a secret photo vault.
• Omegle: A free online chat website that promotes chatting anonymously to strangers.
• Yellow: This app is designed to allow teens to flirt with each other in a Tinder-like atmosphere.
• Whisper: An anonymous app where the creators promote sharing secrets and meeting new people.
• Ask.fm: Ask an anonymous question and get an answer. This app has been linked to the most severe forms of cyberbullying
• Hot or Not: Strangers rate your profile. Goal is to lead to a hook up.
• Burn Book: Post anonymous rumours about people through audio messages, texts and photos.
• Wishbone: An app that allows users to compare kids against each other and rate them on a scale.
• Kik: Messaging app. Kik has built in apps and web content that would be filtered on a home computer.
• Instagram: Many kids are now creating fake accounts to hide content from parents. Kids also like to text using Instagram because messages are deleted once a user leaves the conversation.      

A poster containing this information is also available to download at the foot of the page.