TikTok is popular for tweens and teens but many parents wonder if it's safe. So, we've done some digging and asked the experts to explain if TikTok is safe for kids and if not, what parents can do to help make it safer.
TikTok, is the home of short videos with users able to create and consume viral content from all over the world at the click of a button. It uses algorithms to show users content based on their individual interests, despite this unique offering it has led parents to become more concerned about keeping their kids safe online. This is especially the case now research has suggested it takes just 10 minutes for children to come across 'unsafe age-restricted' and 'illegal' content online - something that TikTok, as well as other social media platforms, have been accused of failing to monitor. The death of schoolgirl Molly Russell was one high-profile case that highlighted this, after an inquest into her death found she died from "an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content". The coroner said she had been viewing content related to suicide, depression and anxiety online.
