- Santa Fe ISD
- Cyber-Security
- Social Media 101
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YOLO
WHAT IS IT?
Yolo which stands for ‘you only live once’ is an anonymous question and answer app that is used within Snapchat. Users can post anonymous questions and comments on a Snapchat story and also attached an image.
WHY DO KIDS USE IT?
It is an add-on to the very popular app among teens – Snapchat. It also allows teens to ask for ‘honest feedback’ in the form of anonymous replies to a question
RISKS
Sexual - MEDIUM
Violence - MEDIUM
Bullying - HIGH
Suicide and/or self harm - HIGH
Drugs, alcohol, crime - MEDIUM
WHAT CAN I DO?
Talk to your kids about cyberbullying and the effects of it. Make sure to review the privacy settings on Snapchat and that Friends and not "Everyone" is set for direct contacts.