WhatsApp to Launch Disappearing Messages by Month’s End
WhatsApp is set to roll out a new Disappearing Messages feature before the end of the month. This allows videos, photos, and texts to vanish after a set time.
Not New, But Still Risky
While apps like Snapchat have similar tools, WhatsApp’s move raises fresh concerns—especially for kids. Young users might wrongly believe their messages disappear for good. This false sense of security can lead to sharing intimate photos or messages that may still be saved or screenshotted without their knowledge.
Protecting Kids in the Digital Age
- Talk openly with young people about how disappearing messages work—and why nothing online is truly private.
- Help them understand what’s safe to share and what’s not.
- Make sure they know who to reach out to if something goes wrong online.
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