5 Apps parents should know about before the kids hit “download”

Any kid with a smartphone has the ability to download apps and not all of them are safe! SEATTLE — Many of our kids were given new devices for the holidays and from smartphones to tablets, all of them have the ability to download apps.   While the most popular apps are fun and help us stay connected, they can also be used to target our kids.   Social Media Intelligence expert Dr. Steven Webb is the author of Education in a Violent World: A Practical Guide to Keeping Our Kids Safe.  As a police officer and educator, he wants parents to understand that, “Many apps not generally regarded to be part of the social media dark side can be used by pedophiles, cyberbullies, and online predators to find, contact, harass, and control our children.”   It’s well worth time to research these apps and see how they might be used to influence/harm your child.   5 Popular but Dangerous Apps All Parents Should be Aware of Dr. Steve Webb is the best-selling author of the book Education in a Violent World 1. SNAPCHAT – This super popular app allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after they’re…
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