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My 14-year-old daughter just started using TikTok and I'm worried about the content she might see and who might contact her. What are the essential safety settings I should configure? I've heard about restricted mode but not sure what else...
Thanks to the warning signs shared in this community, I was able to identify that someone was grooming my 12-year-old son through a gaming platform. The advice about checking chat logs and recognizing manipulation tactics was spot on. We reported it to authorities and they're investigating. Thank you all!
For 10-year-olds, I recommend starting with these essential gaming safety measures: 1) Disable voice chat in all games, 2) Set friends-only communication, 3) Review friend requests together, 4) Use parental controls on the console, 5) Keep gaming devices in common areas. The key is gradual independence with consistent oversight...
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