There are many social media platforms to monitor, so it’s not surprising that your child is obsessed with TikTok. 

TikTok, which is a social media platform, allows you to create, view, and share videos right from your phone – often to top music. It features innovative video editing, viral dances, and celebrity appearances.

TikTok is fun and harmless, but it’s not recommended for children. There have been reports of predators using the app to target children, an FTC lawsuit against the FTC for violating children’s privacy laws, and serious software bugs, including one that could allow the company collects user data.

Common Sense Media’s comprehensive review of TikTok. You can help your children safely use it by answering the most frequently asked questions.

What’s TikTok?

TikTok (originally called musical.ly) is a social network that lets users share user-generated videos. Many of these videos feature people singing along with popular songs. You can search for different songs and styles. This is helpful for current events such as #pandemiclife or challenges, memes, and memes.

TikTok: How safe is it?

While it can be risky to use any social networking site, children can use TikTok safely under adult supervision. TikTok’s rules are different depending on the user’s age:

• Below 13-year-olds cannot comment on or post videos. The content is also designed to appeal to younger audiences.

• Children aged 13-15 years old have their accounts kept secret by default. Videos can only be commented on by friends. Users cannot have a duet (explained below ).

• Only 16-year-olds can stream live and use messaging. Users older than 18 years old cannot send or purchase virtual gifts.

TikTok gives parents tools to limit their children’s time on the app and limit what they see. Parents can also use Family Safety Mode or Restricted Mode to restrict the content considered mature and link their account with their child’s settings.

What does TikTok do?

TikTok users can sign up with a phone number and an email address. You can also use a third-party account like Facebook and Instagram. After logging in, you can search for popular creators and categories (comedy/animals/sports), as well as hashtags to locate videos. You can also use your contacts on your phone or followers on social media to find other friends. TikTok is a popular platform for creating videos. Many people don’t upload any content. Instead, they use the app for finding and following content creators.

Can TikTok be used by children?

TikTok can be a fun and safe experience for children provided that you supervise them and set safety settings. Many videos also contain explicit lyrics and swearing. While it may not be suitable for children, you can see others dancing and wearing provocative clothes on TikTok. You won’t find porn on TikTok.

At what age is TikTok recommended?

Common Sense recommends this app for users 15+ because of privacy concerns and mature content. There are options for younger children to use the app. However, they must be supervised by their parents or guardians. There are many young users of the app, however.

TikTok for children younger than 13 years 

A section is available for children younger than 13 years old that provides additional safety and privacy features. Children are not permitted to comment on, search for, or post videos.

What is the best way to keep your TikTok account secretive?

Click the three dots icon in the top-right corner of your profile page. This will make your TikTok profile secret. Click Privacy on the top-right.

How do I delete a TikTok video?

Choose the TikTok video that you want to delete from your account. You will see a trash can icon.

How do I delete my TikTok account?

To delete a TikTok account, there are several steps. It is possible that you may need to log in to a third-party, such as Google, to delete the account.

How can I share it?

Watching your children together can help create a buffer and prevent them from seeing inappropriate content. This gives you more control over who can view it. The app can be used by children to perform for friends and family, rather than an extended network.

How do you do a duet on TikTok?

TikTok allows two users to sing together even though they may not be in the same place. A mutual follower can tap the “…” icon at the bottom of the video and select “Start duet immediately!” The second user can either switch back and forth or create a split screen to lip-sync with the first.

TikTok: What is it?

A challenge is an idea that goes viral.

Do parental controls exist for TikTok?

TikTok offers parents many options for managing their children’s accounts. These include setting time limits and content filters, as well as locking the settings with a passcode. You can also download TikTok to create your account. You can then use Family Pairing to manage your TikTok settings for your child. Family Pairing will sync with your child’s phone. 

How to filter content and set screen limits for your child’s smartphone. Open your account. Choose the features you want to enable.

Screen Time Management. This app limits users to 2 hours per day. If you’re only enabling the app on your child’s phone, however, you can limit it to two hours per day.

Restricted Mode. This prevents adult content from being displayed, but children can still use the app. 

Download TikTok to your smartphone and create a TikTok Account. Next, you can create Family Pairing. This will allow you to manage the privacy settings and privacy.

Family pairing. Click the three dots next to the user profile on each phone. To sync your account and your child’s using the QR code, click Family Pairing. 

Keep in mind that children can always redownload TikTok and create new accounts with a different email address, or use a different phone number. You cannot make any control foolproof.

What is the best way to track my child’s TikTok activity in TikTok?

Other than Restricted Mode, there is no filtering option for TikTok. Parents are encouraged and encouraged to create an account with their children and to encourage them to do so. It is possible to get to know your child’s videos.

How did my child become famous on TikTok?

TikTok can only be used with private accounts. However, it’s safer to use. Some users may feel compelled by the success of other stars to make their accounts public. Parents can model safe behavior and limit what children can share.

Do I have to worry about TikTok security?

Many people and organizations–including the U.S. government and companies like Wells Fargo–are worried that TikTok’s parent company ByteDance (based in China) is using the app to spy on users in other countries. TikTok investigations found that the app’s data collection and privacy policies aren’t any more restrictive than other social media apps and that spying concerns are likely overblown. However, it does monitor users in China.

TikTok has a poor record of security and privacy.