Dubsmash

Sitting down with your child and exploring Dubsmash together is a great way for you to learn more about the different features.

You could get your child to show you their favourite Dubsmash creator or even create a video together. This will also give you the opportunity to discuss ways they can stay safe.

Encourage them to always set their videos to private and switch off comments.

Help your child think about what they share online and who sees it. Compare it to what they would be happy to share offline.

Use examples that are easy for them to understand: “You shouldn't give your number to somebody you don't know on the street. Is somebody online you don't know any different?”

Listen to their answers. And be positive and encouraging.

Remind them that they shouldn’t share private things, such as:

• personal information, like names, emails, phone numbers, location and school names
• other people's personal information
• links to join private group chats
• photos of themselves
• photos of their body, such as sexual photos or videos.

Your child might see or read upsetting or negative things from other users on Dubsmash. If this happens, they might want to report or block them.

To block another user:
1) Go to their profile.
2) Tap the three dots in the right hand corner of the screen.
3) Select Block user.

To report a ‘Dub’:
1) Tap the three dots on the right hand corner of the post you want to report.
2) Select Report.

Explain that you understand the internet is a great place to play, create, learn and connect. But remind them they can talk to you if anything upsets or worries them.

Reassure them that you won’t overreact – you’re just looking out for them.

It’s important to remind your child that they can talk you, another adult they trust, like a teacher, or Childline about anything they see online.