LIVE STREAMING

Live streaming apps are becoming mainstream with live broadcasts sent from mobiles.

Users share their streams with friends, or strangers, allowing them to “like” and comment.

However, experts say the behaviour such platforms encourage, as a result of instant behaviour and instant feedback, are things parents need to be aware of.

A stream might have a harmless title but offensive content.

Popular live streaming apps include Live.ly for use with Musical. ly, Facebook Live for use with Facebook and Periscope for Twitter. All have the same age restrictions as the sites they are used with and are not intended for the under-13s.

● See the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Social Media Guides for advice.