The idea of pretending to be someone you're not never gets old and kids are highly susceptible to faking their identities. There's a name for this in the online world -- catfishing -- and it's common enough to have inspired both a movie and TV show. But creating a false persona isn't the only bait-and-switch game out there. New apps let kids boost, create, or totally fabricate reality, tapping into the pressure some feel to project a certain public image. Teens are especially vulnerable, since so much of their social lives play out online. Check out our recent post, Catfishing Apps That Let Kids Fake Everything from Texts to Tweets, to get educated on what's out there.
There's a wealth of resources on Common Sense designed to help you educate kids on how to use social media safely and responsibly, and how to help them think through the consequences of creating fake profiles.
Lisa Solomon
LA Regional Manager
Common Sense Media
There's a wealth of resources on Common Sense designed to help you educate kids on how to use social media safely and responsibly, and how to help them think through the consequences of creating fake profiles.
Lisa Solomon
LA Regional Manager
Common Sense Media