Mobile phones and mobile applications are part of our lives in modern times. The problem is that our children are also interacting with these devices on a daily basis. This can be a concern when they make use of specific apps and phone features.
There are many applications that can be considered a problem for kids. The biggest issue is that it can be hard to monitor what they see on some of these apps. The following list of apps is a good way to start when thinking of the dangers of mobiles for children.
TikTok
This application is probably one of the most harmful of the bunch. Unfortunately, many people use it as a perfect tool to keep their kids quiet and calm. This is not good given the endless amount of inappropriate videos that are found in this platform.
Some of them due to bad language or suggestive sexual themes. There is too much media that can have a very negative influence on children. You also have the issue of a child that is going to become addicted to this sort of useless entertainment.
Zoomerang
This is also a very popular video sharing and creating app that has become quite popular amongst children. The problem is that it has turned into an ideal app for child predators given that the app shares the location of the users.
This is definitely a very dangerous situation that you do not want your child to be exposed to at all.
Tellonym
This messenger app is completely anonymous and this can lead to some terrible behaviour from users. This is the main reason why it is a good idea to avoid this app as it an expose your children to bullying, sexual content, and all kinds of violent discussions
YouTube
The biggest of all apps for video creation and streaming is a very toxic place for children for many reasons. If you use it to browse for children’s songs and for things that are of a good nature, then it is great. The problem is that your child is exposed to some inappropriate content if they get involved in conversations on video comment sections.
Other dangers of children using apps include:
- Excessive procrastination due to the addiction that is created by many of these apps
- Lack of proper rest and unnecessary strain on their eyes due to prolonged exposure
- Emotional distress caused by negative comments and hateful content
- The inability to socialise properly due to the use of the phone to communicate
- The possibility of being tracked by criminals
Final thoughts
There is no doubt that mobile technology is great, but it can be very damaging to our children’s health. This is the reason why it is important to monitor what your children are doing on their phones on a daily basis. This is going to prove to be essential if you want them to grow up with appropriate social skills.
Sharon Callix
Multi Award Winning Social Media Expert
International Speaker
www.sharoncallix.com
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