10/12/22

Social media use & kids !

A reminder that it is always important to review the terms of use when using social media apps as they are legally binding contracts. The following will provide a link to an age specific list that links to the user agreements for each app.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

Roblox is less of a social media app and more a gaming platform offering games to kids as young as 6. Make sure your child’s age is accurate in the setup so that appropriate filters are applied to limit age specific content. Please be aware of this recent cbc news article pertaining to inappropriate material found while playing ROBLOX, which raises concerns, experts warn. 

All social media requires users to be at least 13 years old in order to use. YouTube kids is designed for school aged kids in mind.

Please consult the following site for guiding questions about the risks of an underage social media account. The second link has some ideas for appropriate, kids friendly apps. The third page has information and advice on social media use.

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/what-age-can-my-child-start-social-networking/


We encourage all to apply the following filters to their social media posts : 

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