Is WhatsApp ok for a 12 year old?
Inappropriate, secretive content.
As with any app, the biggest concern is in the way kids and others use the app. WhatsApp (like any messaging app) allows anyone to create an account. Kids can be exposed to inappropriate content and exchange inappropriate content with others. How old do you have to be for WhatsApp? WhatsApp offers a quick, easy, and free way for young people to connect with friends and family, whether by sharing photos, videos or memes.