Tumblr is a micro-blogging service that is best suited for sharing things like photos, videos, and links rather than long, text-based posts.
If you are not comfortable with your teen using Tumblr, block it until you think they are ready. Click this link to Tumblr--Why Kids Love It and What Parents Need to Know if you need more information about Tumblr. At the bottom of the article, you will find a number of links for blocking programs and apps you don't feel that your teen is ready for.
- Tumblr does provide an option for users to filter out any NSFW (not safe for work) content. The catch? Tumblr relies on users to flag their own content as adult-oriented, NSFW, or explicit.
- If your think your mature and responsible teen is ready for Tumblr, talk with them and monitor the content they post.
- Talk to your teen about the content they could be exposed to on Tumblr and make clear what they should do if they discover inappropriate content.
If you are not comfortable with your teen using Tumblr, block it until you think they are ready. Click this link to Tumblr--Why Kids Love It and What Parents Need to Know if you need more information about Tumblr. At the bottom of the article, you will find a number of links for blocking programs and apps you don't feel that your teen is ready for.