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Snapchat and social media

A parent guide to Snap Map, group chats, privacy and who can contact your child. Gives concrete questions and steps you can go through together at home.

Last reviewed 4 September 2026

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Why might this be relevant?

Snapchat and other social media matter early. Parents hear about Snap Map, streaks and group chats — but do not always know what to ask. A shared starting point makes it easier to talk without it feeling like surveillance.

Use this kit when…

  • When Snapchat or TikTok are big topics in class — and parents ask what to watch for
  • After conflicts in group chats — to support parents who want to talk calmly at home
  • When parents ask about location and privacy — e.g. Snap Map and who can message

What parents should know

  • Snap Map can show where your child is — check who can see it. Ghost Mode turns the map off for others.
  • Group chats can grow large and hard to follow. Conflicts often start there — it is normal to talk about it.
  • Quick Add and open settings can mean strangers can message. Check privacy together with your child.
  • Photos and streaks create pressure — it is normal to talk about. Ask how it feels, not only about rules.
  • Online conflicts often belong in a conversation — not public blame. The school can support, but the conversation starts at home.

Talk about it at home

  • “Who can see your location on Snapchat? Do you know how to turn Snap Map off?”
  • “What do you do if someone you do not know messages you? Have you ever blocked anyone?”
  • “Is there anyone in your group chats you do not know? What do you do if someone writes something nasty?”

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Snapchat and social media matter to many children. We are sharing a free ParentPilot parent kit on Snap Map, group chats, privacy and who can contact your child. It gives concrete questions and steps — no technical knowledge needed.

https://www.parentpilot.dk/en/skole/snapchat-og-sociale-medier

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Snapchat and social media

Many children use Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok — and parents hear about Snap Map, group chats and streaks without always knowing what to ask.

We are sharing a free ParentPilot parent kit on privacy, location, who can contact your child, and how to talk about it at home. The focus is on calm conversation — not surveillance.

No technical knowledge needed. You can copy it straight into Aula.

https://www.parentpilot.dk/en/skole/snapchat-og-sociale-medier

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