Your guide to the social networks your kids use
Stay up to date and keep your child safe in today's digital world
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Periscope
Periscope is an app that lets you view and broadcast live videos from around the world.
Musical.ly
Musical.ly allows you to create, share and discover short videos. You can share videos with friends or with other Musical.ly users.
Facebook and Messenger
Facebook is a social network which lets you create a page about yourself. Facebook Messenger allows you to instant message in group chats or one to one.
Snapchat
Snapchat is an app that lets you send a photo, short video or message to your contacts.
ASKfm
ASKfm is a social networking site where you can ask other people questions. You can choose to ask the question anonymously.See all
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We worked with over 674 parents and carers, and 1,696 young people to review social networks and apps that children use.
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