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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. She is turning 13 in 2 months and going into 7th grade. [/quote]

My daughter is the exact same age, turning 13 at the same time as yours and I recently found out she had Snapchat.  She’s my youngest so I handled it differently with the help of my older teen, who I know has and uses it.

We, mostly my older son, talked to her about who you connect with and how it’s so important to only communicate with people you actually know in real life.  Mutual friends don’t count.  You need to have met them face to face.  My son knows a lot more about it so he takes about location and how and why it’s important to never have yours turned on.   We also discussed inappropriate pictures and how to never send them or what to do if you receive them.

She assured us she’s only using it with her immediate friends and sports team.  She said she added some kids she met at orientation and the girls have been communicating.  She showed us and it all seemed innocent. It’s really the way they communicate, not by texts or calls.

I decided to let her keep it and we will continue to have these conversations.  I don’t want her to sneak around and she’s so excited to start a new middle school.   I know with my older kids that I won’t be successful with a total ban and in our family, moderation and open communication seem better. [/quote]

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