NSPCC and Mumsnet reveal the apps and websites exposing children to sex, violence and bullying
Mumsnet users asked by NSPCC to review sites used by young people Many were alarmed by what they found Three quarters found sexual, violent, or other inappropriate content Concerns raised over privacy settings and who could contact children Charity have launched online guide to help parents wise up Campaign offers tips on how to ensure children's safety online
By Lucy Waterlow for MailOnline
Published: 03:45 EST, 12 January 2015 | Updated: 08:46 EST, 12 January 2015
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Parents have admitted they are 'shocked and frightened' by some of the content they have viewed on apps and websites popular with their children.
In an NSPCC campaign,Mumsnet users were asked to reviewsocial networking sites used by young people and were 'shocked and frightened' by what they found.
Many voiced concerns over privacy settings on apps such asKik - an instant messaging service - while three quarters of parents found sexual, violent, or other inappropriate content on sites such as Sickipedia, Omegle, Deviant Art, and F My Life within half an hour of logging on.
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NSPCC and Mumsnet reveal the apps and websites exposing children to sex, violence and bullying