Not Just Dances: The Hidden Dangers of TikTok Parents Should Know About

Discover the hidden dangers of TikTok: from risky challenges to online predators. A step-by-step guide for parents on setting up security and privacy.

For many parents, TikTok is an unknown universe. But behind the bright facade lie real dangers. We will break down the 4 main threats and explain how to protect your child.

Threat #1: Dangerous Challenges and Viral Trends

"Hold your breath until you pass out" is a real challenge from TikTok. Striving for popularity, children often don't realize the consequences of risky actions. It's important to talk to your child about the fact that not all trends are safe and to teach them critical thinking.

Threat #2: Unwanted and Traumatic Content

TikTok's algorithm is not perfect. Content not intended for your child's age can get into their feed: videos with sexual undertones, scenes of violence, or clips promoting unhealthy beauty standards. Use the built-in "Family Pairing" feature to activate "Restricted Mode."

Threat #3: Data Collection and Privacy

TikTok collects a huge amount of data. The most important setting is to make the account private. In this mode, only approved followers can watch the child's videos. You should also restrict who can comment on videos and send private messages in the settings.

Threat #4: Online Predators and Cyberbullying

This is the most invisible danger. Strangers can gain trust (grooming) or start bullying through comments and private messages. Standard filters are powerless here as they don't understand the context. This is where AlionWeb comes in. Our AI analyzes the semantics of communication and will immediately send you a notification if it detects a threat.