Social Media Usage and Features

The video session provides an overview of social media basics for parents, focusing on popular apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. It discusses features, privacy settings, and safety tips. The session also offers practical advice for parents to guide their children's social media use and includes a Q&A segment addressing common concerns.

What is the primary purpose of using social media according to the session introduction?

• To share personal achievements

• To play online games

• To stay connected with others

• To promote businesses

What is a unique feature of Snapchat that makes it popular among kids?

• Permanent photo storage

• Temporary nature of images

• Ability to write blogs

• Live streaming capabilities

How does Snapchat's geolocation feature benefit users?

• It provides weather updates

• It enables users to locate friends on a map

• It helps users find nearby restaurants

• It allows users to track celebrities

What is a common misconception about TikTok videos?

• They are only for teenagers

• They cannot be shared on other platforms

• They are easy and quick to make

• They are always live

How does TikTok differ from Instagram in terms of content?

• TikTok focuses on text posts

• TikTok videos are longer than Instagram videos

• TikTok does not allow comments

• TikTok content is less personal and more entertainment-focused

What is the main difference between Instagram posts and stories?

• Posts are temporary, stories are permanent

• Stories last 24 hours, posts remain until deleted

• Posts can only be seen by followers, stories are public

• Stories allow comments, posts do not

What is a key feature of Instagram's direct messaging?

• It does not support image sharing

• It can only be used on mobile devices

• It integrates with Facebook Messenger

• It allows group video calls

Why is it important for parents to monitor privacy settings on social media?

• To increase the number of followers

• To ensure content is only shared with selected people

• To allow public access to all posts

• To boost the visibility of their child's profile

What is a potential negative impact of using filters on social media?

• They improve photo quality

• They increase the number of likes

• They can alter body image perception

• They make images more colorful

What should parents encourage to promote healthy social media use?

• Spend more time online

• Prioritize connection over curation

• Focus on the number of followers

• Create multiple fake accounts