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Now that we are living in a technological and advanced world, a lot of innovations and drastic changes in terms of electronics, gadgets, and mobile applications are everywhere. Every day, people get to discover tons of apps on the web and the number increases day by day. One popular phone app that has been going around lately is TikTok-- and everyone is into it, including kids.

Not surprisingly, most users of this app are teenagers and kids. TikTok can be compared to a music media app from before called Musical.ly. In fact, TikTok is just an updated version of Musical.ly which was originally launched in China. Day by day, TikTok gains thousands of followers and users, and is becoming more and more popular, and this could lead to parents asking, "Is TikTok safe for my kids to use?" 

Let's look into the facts.

But first, let us explore what TikTok is all about, and how it works.

What is TikTok?

TikTok is a social media app that allows a person to record a 60-second video clip with songs that you can choose from in the app. Songs are usually famous or hit songs or songs that are on-trend. Your kids and teens have the option to lip-sync to the song, make dance covers, or really use their voice to sing a song. TikTok is not only limited to singing and dancing, but also has sound-bytes from famous movies or screen lines that they can dive into. A lot of TikTok influencers and content creators are teenagers and children, and it might be surprising that your kids have their own favorite influencers they look up to.

Is the app safe for kids to use?

A lot of parents feel worried when they discover that their kids are into social media platforms such as TikTok. The first thing that comes to a parent's mind is whether or not it is safe for them to access and use. If you happen to see your child using or accessing TikTok, it is best that you let them use it under your supervision. There are a lot of possible reasons why children should be supervised when using social media apps, and one of them is the risk of exposure, which is not desirable for minors.

If you happen to have access to your child's social media accounts, you can always help them change their account settings to private to ensure that only a few people can see their content. Parents should know that TikTok does not have parental controls compared to other social media apps, and if you're more concerned about your child's safety, security, and exposure, you should opt to change as well as monitor their settings from time to time. 

Also, one thing parents should know about Tiktok is it has a lot of users in almost every age range, and the app does not have control over the content being posted by their users. There is media content that you would not want your child to come across. Most of the popular songs being played and getting more trends and talks are explicit songs, and you should avoid having that type of content on your child's screen. You can avoid this type of content by reporting videos that are not suitable.