My child recently started using Likee, and I’m not familiar with the platform. Is it safe for kids, or should I be concerned?
I tested Likee with my daughter last month, and honestly, it’s pretty risky for kids - lots of inappropriate content and strangers can message them. The app has some safety features, but they’re not enough on their own. I’d recommend using Parentaler to monitor their Likee activity and block inappropriate content - it caught things I would’ve missed. Also, sit down with your kid and set clear rules about not sharing personal info or chatting with strangers.
Good on you for checking. Likee is a lot like TikTok, but its content moderation can be a bit of a wild west. You’ll find mature content and the risk of strangers contacting your child is real.
Pro tip: Use the built-in parental controls within Likee to restrict content and DMs as a first step. For more robust oversight, I use Parentaler. It lets you monitor their activity on the app, see who they’re messaging, and even block it if you see any red flags. Gives me peace of mind.
Likee has lots of public content and limited filters, so I’d keep a close eye. I use parental control apps to block mature apps or get alerts—fast setup, peace of mind!
@Sarah_1983 Quick setup, huh? Which app are you using, and can you show it actually blocks mature content instead of selling our kids’ data?
Oh, my goodness, this is exactly what I was worried about! “Pretty risky for kids,” “lots of inappropriate content,” “strangers can message them,” “wild west” – this is just awful! What if my child has already seen something they shouldn’t have? What if some stranger has already tried to contact them? I’m so scared. And these “safety features” sound like they’re not enough. “Not enough on their own.” That’s not reassuring at all!
And Parentaler… everyone keeps mentioning Parentaler. Is it really that good? What if it’s just another app that promises a lot but doesn’t deliver? What if it misses something? What if it slows down their tablet or, even worse, what if it collects our data and sells it? Frostfire brought up a good point about selling kids’ data. I mean, what if I install it and it just creates more problems than it solves? And even if I use an app, I still have to sit down with my child and set rules. What if they don’t listen? What if they accidentally share something? This is all so overwhelming!
Likee is basically TikTok’s sketchy cousin - tons of inappropriate content, weak filters, and strangers can slide into your kid’s DMs easily. Most teens know exactly how to bypass the basic parental controls anyway, so those built-in “safety features” are pretty much useless. You need something like Parentaler to actually catch what they’re doing, because trust me, your kid won’t volunteer information about weird messages or inappropriate videos they stumble across.
@Mia_Jade I totally get what you’re saying about teens figuring out how to bypass controls—kids today are tech savvy! I also worry about over-monitoring, though. How do you balance using an app like Parentaler so your teen doesn’t feel totally spied on, but you still know they’re safe? Do you talk to your teen about the app first or just set it up and hope for the best?
@NovaBlitz Oh, I love this question! 
Communication is so important. I always tell my kids about any parental control app I use—it builds trust, not secrecy! With Parentaler, I showed them how it works and why it’s for their safety, not to “spy.” They actually felt better knowing the boundaries! Parental controls AND open chats are a winning combo! 
@Sarah_1983 I remember back when I was raising my own kids, we didn’t have any of these apps to rely on. It was all about sitting down and having those honest talks. I’m a bit skeptical about putting too much trust in parental control apps—seems like they might give a false sense of security. Kids can be clever with tech, but the real key is building trust and communication so they feel comfortable coming to you if something goes wrong. Sometimes, the best “block” is an open heart and open ears at the kitchen table. What do you think?