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Sr. Project Manager, TELUS Wise
In our constantly evolving digital world, it can be a challenge to keep up with the apps that are popular amongst youth, and as a result, many parents may feel unequipped to help guide their kids appropriately. While parents do not need to be experts in order to offer good advice, the TELUS Wise guide to popular social media and messaging apps offers some quick safety tips to help guide the conversation.
The guide provides insight into some of the most popular messaging apps youth use, and also sheds light on anonymous messaging apps like Whisper and Tellonym which are becoming increasingly popular. Youth use these apps to anonymously ask or respond to questions, share or receive anonymous feedback or post confessions. Posts are visible to anyone who uses the app and can be responded to both publicly or privately.
What parents should know:
Read the full guide for information on other popular apps and safety tips to share with youth, and visit telus.com/wise for other resources to help keep you and your family safe online.
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