KIK
MINIMUM AGE: 17
WHAT IS IT?
Anonymous messaging app. It lets you create your own username and message others without using your mobile number
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Not a safe app at all, and we recommend you keep children as far away from it as possible
The option of anonymity means cyberbullying is common, and one of the most used apps for grooming children in the world
High number of grooming cases - 1,100 in last 5 years
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
People are often completely anonymous - remind children of the dangers of talking anonymously to people
It can be used for bullying / trolling - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
WHAT IS IT?
Anonymous messaging app. It lets you create your own username and message others without using your mobile number
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Not a safe app at all, and we recommend you keep children as far away from it as possible
The option of anonymity means cyberbullying is common, and one of the most used apps for grooming children in the world
High number of grooming cases - 1,100 in last 5 years
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
People are often completely anonymous - remind children of the dangers of talking anonymously to people
It can be used for bullying / trolling - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
