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Parents, keep an eye out for these dangerous apps that are popular with teens.

Do you struggle with keeping track of all the famous apps that teens use? It seems like there’s a new, trendy app every day and a slew of apps you haven’t heard about. Some apps are helpful, entertaining and even educational, but there are also lots of apps out there that are concerning, annoying or downright not adj for preteens and teens to use.

See an app you’re unfamiliar with? Search our App Advisor, a comprehensive database of apps with reviews written by real parents, to give you all the information you need to know about which apps are safe for your kids.

What Parents Need to Know About Teen Apps

The first step in pinpointing dangerous teen apps is familiarizing yourself with the types of apps teens tend to gravitate towards. Iffy apps that teens tend to flock to, and that are often the most problematic, are typically found in the following categories:  

• Group chat apps
• Friend finder & social media apps
• Ho
  
  

  Gay Chat MX

  Safety starts with understanding how developers assemble and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.

  This app may contribute these data types with third parties

  Location, Personal info and 7 others

  No data collected

  Learn more about how developers declare collection

  Data isn’t encrypted

  You can request that data be deleted

  Flowcharts, Friendship and Fitting In: LGBTQ+ First-Year Diaries

  Alice Mao

  Ever since quarantine lifted, I’ve been getting home at around 2 a.m. almost every night. Even on weekdays, I take the long late-night walk from Davenport to Pauli Murray. No, I&#;m not woefully drinking or enthusiastically studying into the a.m. It’s just that most of my friends are in the old colleges — where we do casually drink or indifferently explore into the early hours of the morning.

  I met most of these friends through subgroups of the “Yale University Class of ” GroupMe, predominantly the “Yale ’24 Modern Art Enthusiasts” chat, which is for first-year LGBTQ+ identifying Yalies. Before coming on campus, it was agreeable to talk to other gay first-years, especially considering there was a very little LGBTQ+ population in my high school. We often held Zoom meetings where we would just stay up all noun talking about random things. Quarantine gave us all this extra time to spend and bond with each other, and through that, some really sturdy friendships were formed.

  As to not completely dox my friends, I

  Power Rankings

  Season 23 Power Rankings: Week 1

  By Aaron Sayama

  1Shady Birches(Forest Green)(Nolan and Cam)

  This probably won’t be the last time this team is atop the influence rankings. This team’s brunch at Roofer’s Union was frothy and saucy. Powered by Amanda’s enthusiasm, Cameron’s quick wit, and Shaq’s ability to turn up at even the slightest whiff of tequila, the vibes were immaculate and hungry for more W’s.

  2Cerulean Gworls (Navy)(Steph and Brian)

  With 3 homeowners, a bar owner, and a drag queen all on this team, brunch is not merely an activity but a carefully orchestrated event, even with such small notice. With Baby Lucas away, the bacon and eggs at the Graham-Roll house were made to order and the mimosas were flowing. No Jazzmin St. James, however, but I heard she’s building towards a big show this season. The vibes were buzzy and in-sync.

  3Rock Hard(Graphite)(Joe and Mark)

  Out in Mark and Patrick’s mountain cabin, the couple cooked for the team. The lemon-ricotta pancakes were light; the original cocktails were strong and floral; the lox was