{"id":32111,"date":"2022-07-23T11:11:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=32111"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:11:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:11:41","slug":"is-there-a-kid-friendly-version-of-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-there-a-kid-friendly-version-of-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"Is There a Kid Friendly Version of TikTok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1c94a3099ea\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1c94a3099ea\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1c94a3099ea\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-there-a-kid-friendly-version-of-tiktok\/#Is_There_a_Kid_Friendly_Version_of_TikTok\" title=\"Is There a Kid Friendly Version of TikTok?\">Is There a Kid Friendly Version of TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-there-a-kid-friendly-version-of-tiktok\/#TikTok_requires_a_minimum_age_to_create_an_account\" title=\"TikTok requires a minimum age to create an account\">TikTok requires a minimum age to create an account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-there-a-kid-friendly-version-of-tiktok\/#It_offers_parental_controls\" title=\"It offers parental controls\">It offers parental controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-there-a-kid-friendly-version-of-tiktok\/#It_has_a_family_pairing_mode\" title=\"It has a family pairing mode\">It has a family pairing mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-there-a-kid-friendly-version-of-tiktok\/#It_has_a_guide_to_help_parents_and_teens_learn_about_online_challenges\" title=\"It has a guide to help parents and teens learn about online challenges\">It has a guide to help parents and teens learn about online challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Kid_Friendly_Version_of_TikTok\"><\/span>Is There a Kid Friendly Version of TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/YkJNjQd.jpg\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Is there a kid friendly version of TikTok\" style=\"max-height:270px; height:auto; max-width:38% width:auto; margin:0px 10px;\">  <\/p>\n<p>Parents may wonder: Is there a kid-friendly version of TikTok? The app offers a lot of entertainment value, from dancing and music to pets being hilarious. Kids and teens alike can use TikTok to express themselves, share their interests, and find funny clips. But given that it is so public, parents wonder whether TikTok is safe. Here are some of the things to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok_requires_a_minimum_age_to_create_an_account\"><\/span>TikTok requires a minimum age to create an account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new rule on whether or not you can use TikTok without parental permission means that you must be at least 13 years old to create your own account. While this is in line with the U.S. Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Protection Act, Ireland has its own age restrictions. For this reason, you should check the laws in your country to ensure that you&#8217;re not breaking any of them.<\/p>\n<p>First, you must be at least 13 years old to sign up for TikTok. You can still use your school&#8217;s ID if you&#8217;re under 18, but you will need to be at least 18 to gift other users. Changing your age isn&#8217;t difficult, but it&#8217;s best to do so with caution. The company regularly deletes accounts with fake birthdays. Make sure you are not in a hurry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_offers_parental_controls\"><\/span>It offers parental controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parents can limit their child&#8217;s time on TikTok. These settings let parents control age-appropriate content, and help them balance screen time with other activities. Parents can also block content they consider inappropriate. However, parental controls cannot prevent every child from accessing inappropriate content. If you are concerned that your child is spending too much time on the app, discuss these settings with your child. They may be useful for keeping your child safe.<\/p>\n<p>Besides setting limits, parents can also lock screen time and restrict access to specific apps. While these features don&#8217;t provide complete protection against inappropriate content, they can be a good start. TikTok&#8217;s Restricted mode is a good start. It uses a computer-scanning system to limit access to explicit music and videos. It&#8217;s not perfect, though, and some content is still accessible. However, it&#8217;s better than nothing!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_family_pairing_mode\"><\/span>It has a family pairing mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parents can monitor the activity of their teens on TikTok through a new feature called Family Pairing. Family Pairing lets parents set restrictions on the content and activities that their children can see. For example, they can prevent their children from receiving direct messages from strangers and viewing R-rated content. The new feature also lets parents manage their children&#8217;s account settings. Here are a few ways to set limits on the activity of their teenagers on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in using the new Family Pairing feature is to enable it on your child&#8217;s device. Parents can then adjust their child&#8217;s privacy settings remotely and restrict the time they spend watching videos and sending messages. The feature also lets parents set time limits on the app. They can also limit the time they spend sending and receiving messages. This feature is available for both iPhones and Android devices. For more information, check out TikTok&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_guide_to_help_parents_and_teens_learn_about_online_challenges\"><\/span>It has a guide to help parents and teens learn about online challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While these challenges can be entertaining, some are dangerous. Many are hoaxes designed to make viewers think of something scary, but it&#8217;s not always clear what they are. Peer pressure can drive kids to take part in these challenges. And some physical challenges can be dangerous, especially for untrained individuals. TikTok has put together a guide to teach teens and parents about online challenges on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>While parents may feel intimidated by the new technology, you don&#8217;t have to be an expert. There are basic rules that apply to using any social media site. 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