An increasing number of teenagers are diving into the world of social media, and platforms like Snapchat are becoming more aware of their responsibility. Snapchat has unveiled new measures to ensure the safety of teenagers and protect them from unwanted and harmful online interactions.
With the rise in social media usage, the industry has garnered more attention regarding the pitfalls of protecting youth interactions and mental health. These changes are a direct response to this. Snapchat's update introduces in-app warnings for friend requests from strangers and requires that teenagers have multiple mutual friends before appearing in each other's friend suggestions and online searches.
Nona Yadegar, Director of Design, Strategy, and Operations at Snap Inc., emphasizes that the goal of these changes is to support parents in their conversations with teenagers about online safety. After all, parents play a crucial role, even with the most advanced software changes. The general consensus is that while apps help, they are no substitute for good parenting in the digital age.
In addition to these changes, Snapchat will also implement a new system for removing accounts that promote age-inappropriate content. Educational content will be introduced within the app that explains certain online risks for minors and their parents.
It is important to note that, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, up to 95% of children aged 13 to 17 report using social media. Parents and experts view these steps from Snapchat as a step forward for a safer online environment.
For parents seeking more information and resources, Snapchat has launched new resources that can be found at
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2 min
22 September 2023
Auteur
Lisanne Groot
marketing consultant
Snapchat launches new safety measures for teenagers
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marketing consultant