06/23/2026
๐ป snapchat: what parents should know
Snapchat is popular because messages and photos disappear after viewingโbut that doesn't mean they're gone forever.
Potential Risks:
โ ๏ธ Screenshots can still be taken
โ ๏ธ Location sharing through Snap Map
โ ๏ธ Contact from strangers
โ ๏ธ Pressure to send inappropriate images
Safety Tips:
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Turn off Snap Map or limit location sharing
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Review privacy settings together
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Discuss that "disappearing" messages can still be saved
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Encourage children to only connect with people they know in real life
Conversation Starter:
"What would you do if someone you didn't know tried to add you on Snapchat?"