Although TikTok tries to manage its safety controls for kids, there are ways around these restrictions, like kids registering for a new account under a different name and age. It’s essential to monitor your child’s activity and consider the risks below before letting your child use TikTok. ...
With a recent study showing that 67% of US teens (aged 13-17) are using TikTok, it’s no wonder that child safety on the app has become a major part of public discourse. For its part, TikTok has been taking steps to safeguard younger users. In 2019 it partnered with the Family Onli...
The same goes for body image issues, which you can see in theposed vs. relaxedtrend. Bodies on TikTok are often misrepresented—whether that be through filters, poses, or edits—which can create dangerous body image dysmorphia that can potentially lead to eating disorders. These unrealistic stan...
TikTok has grown exponentiallyin terms of popularity and user count. Now, some of the most viral videos and trends that you find on other platforms can be traced back to TikTok. That's just how popular the app is today.
For more insights and key statistics on the biggest trends in today’s most disruptive industries, subscribe to our Chart of the Day newsletter. In March, 37% of US teens called TikTok their favorite social media app, up from 30% the same month two years ago, according to Piper Sandler....
Five days into the new year, and TikTok’s hottest 2021 trend is teens using enterprise software to go viral. As if the coronavirus pandemic hadn’t already blurred the lines between work and home enough, students and teens are going viral on TikTok after making Notion boards that mimic teen...
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TikTok has become a safe space for bisexuals thanks to the constant stream of bisexual content, including TikToks about bi celebrities, hobbies, and likes.
Young-people culture is full of mysteries this week: Why would anyone drink blended oats and water instead of eating a bowl of oatmeal? Why does everyone care about some anonymous teens at a party? Is anyone on TikTok psychic? What is “Oatzempic”?
I tend to come down on the side of the ban while my 20-year-old son, a TikTok fan, is opposed. While we disagree on the issue, he did have a really good point. “If TikTok is so dangerous,” he said, “They should show the people why.” ...