Most of the popular social media apps among young people offer the feature of sending a photo, image or ‘snap’ to another person or group of people.

This age group are usually very active users of the internet, and see it as an essential part of their everyday lives.

A simple and effective way to support children with sharing expiring content online is through discussion.

A simple and effective way to support children with sharing expiring content online is through discussion.

Grooming can take place over a short or long period of time.

Not everyone online is who they say they are, and this can be a difficult concept for some children to understand

Most apps/platforms that offer the feature of expiring content have a minimum age restriction

In depth information and key advice on social media

Once children are 13 or older, and are using social media independently, it is important that they state their correct age.

Most social media sites are not designed to be used by children under the age of 13.