Mom vs. Yik Yak: What parents can do to stop bullying via apps
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Smartphone and tablet apps meant for messaging friends have become potential platforms for bullies. One Mississippi mom is spreading awareness about the apps that facilitate hate messages. What else can parents do to stay ahead of the technology?
North Shore Parents Against Bullying
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Sutton mother speaks out against popular 'gossip' app
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Parents concerned over anonymous teen social apps
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Yik Yak continuously evolves despite mixed opinions and controversy - The Times-Delphic
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Is Yik Yak Safe? A Yik Yak App Review for Parents
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Yik Yak
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Yik Yak Gets Less Anonymous With Profiles
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What Colleges Should Know About the New Yik Yak
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Amid Bullying & Threats Of Violence, Anonymous Social App Yik Yak Shuts Off Access To U.S. Middle & High School Students
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Amid Bullying & Threats Of Violence, Anonymous Social App Yik Yak Shuts Off Access To U.S. Middle & High School Students
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Petition · Help stop anonymous apps like Yik-Yak, After School, and Slam High by changing Apple and Google's app rules ·
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Yik Yak
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Signs of Bullying: Important Questions for Parents to Ask
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17 of the riskiest social apps for kids right now that parents should know about, Guide to Digital Parenting
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