Most kids use Snapchat to goof around and stay in contact with their friends -- end of story. Yes, theres some mature content, but its appropriate for most teens 16 and up.

Why you should let your kid have Snapchat?

In lieu of my positive experience with the app, I came up with 10 reasons parents should use Snapchat with their kids:Its fun. Your kids will realize you arent as boring or lame as they pretend you are.You will get to see a goofier side of your child.The face distortion reminds humbles you.More items •9 Apr 2020

Why Snapchat is dangerous?

Is Snapchat Safe? Snapchat is a harmful application for children under the age of 18 to use, because the snaps are quickly deleted. This makes it nearly impossible for parents to see what their child is doing within the application.

Should I allow my teenager to have Snapchat?

Common Sense Media rates Snapchat OK for teens 16 and up, mainly because of the exposure to age-inappropriate content and the marketing ploys, such as quizzes, that collect data.