I might have expounded a time or two on the dangers of social media. And I’m sure I will again. Soon. There are so many - too many - apps out there which can be used and abused by audiences far too young and immature to be using them.
Snapchat
Whisper
Kik
Well parents - and educators - here’s a brand new concern to add to your watchlist.
Google Docs
Some teen minds - apparently capable of Bond-villain levels of deviousness - have transformed a simple collaborative word processing app into a platform for bullying and exploitation. Take a look.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/03/hottest-chat-app-teens-google-docs/584857/
In many cases, it’s the 21st century version of passing notes in class. But that doesn’t mean that’s where it stops.
Should you ban Google Docs from your household? Probably not.
Should you be more aware of how and why it’s being used? Absolutely.
Think about it.
Pastor Jason