Resources for Parents

Privacy

Collects and sells data

Tracks location

Doesn’t offer a private mode

Offers private mode; however, if you turn on private mode app doesn't allow retweeting

Not COPPA Compliant
Safety

Can be held liable for postings

Allows direct messaging

Unable to be monitored
Content

What Twitter says, "From breaking news and entertainment to sports, politics, and everyday interests, when it happens in the world, it happens on Twitter first. See all sides of the story. Join the conversation. Watch live streaming events. Twitter is what’s happening in the world and what people are talking about right now."

Opportunity for exploitation, pornography, sexualization, objectification

Available on iPhone, iTouch, iPad, Android, PC, Mac

What You Need to Know About Your Twitter Account

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