Those who follow my social media channels know I strongly encourage parents to stay educated on the latest tech trends and popular apps as a way to help keep their kids safe and smart online.
Here’s an example of a couple of trends that parents of young kids need to be aware of.
We are all familiar with the sharing of memes to express what we’re feeling to be humorous, sad, or frightening. You know, these small short videos (typically 2-3 seconds in length on a loop) of a child doing something that seems like an adult reaction, or someone famous giving us an expression of shock.
The latest trend coming to life (if you can’t already guess where I’m headed with this) is creating memes that simulate (graphically) the act of intercourse. Memes that your kids will eventually be exposed to as long as the adult industry continues to thrive.
Please also be aware of avatars, (no not the James Cameron movie), there is a big push right now on apps that create a cartoon version of yourself. It’s cool technology; my kids have had fun with it. But, be aware there are adult versions of these avatars being shared and versions being created from pictures of maybe your teen participating in inappropriate behaviors and then being shared with others. Bullying continues to explode using advancing technology. Parents and grandparents, we must be in the know, we must stay educated on the latest tech trends to ensure we are equipped to best keep our families safe and smart with their technology.
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