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Ellie Hutchings

Snapchat has turned off a controversial friend-ranking feature following reports of teen anxiety - here's what parents need to know

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Snapchat has turned off its 'Solar System' feature following reports of teen anxiety. We've shared everything to know about what it is and the social media platform's other controversial tools.

The impact of social media on children is a hot topic of conversation among parents - especially with the news that half of teens admit they are addicted to social media, while regulator Ofcom has said 'violent content has become a normal part of children’s online lives'.

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