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Safe media use: Free TikTok lecture for parents in the region!
Parents and educators are cordially invited to the online lecture about TikTok on November 4, 2025 in the Bodenseekreis. Find out about risks and safe use.
Safe media use: Free TikTok lecture for parents in the region!
What drives young people to social media these days? This question concerns not only parents, but also experts who deal with the opportunities and risks of platforms like TikTok. On Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, the State Media Center and the vhs Bodenseekreis are offering a free online lecture that is specifically intended for parents and educators. The lecture entitled “What are you actually doing? – The social media app TikTok in focus” will be led by Fabian Karg and will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The aim is to provide a better understanding of how the platform works and how it is used by children and young people. So, take the opportunity to get important tips on how to use social networks safely! Bodenseekreis reports that...
More and more children and young people are active on social media. A DAK study shows alarming figures: more than a million young users today consume risky or even pathological media. This represents an increase of 126 percent in just five years. Additionally, teens spend an average of 157 minutes a day on social media – an increase of half an hour since the pandemic. According to this study, over 25 percent of 10 to 17 year olds can be classified as risky users, with 4.7 percent of them already considered addicts. Boys are particularly affected, with a higher proportion of 6 percent than girls, where the figure is 3.2 percent. Tagesschau reports on…
TikTok and its risks
The dangers are manifold: from a drop in performance at school to a loss of interest in other areas of life, the symptoms of media addiction are often not immediately recognizable. The line between risky and pathological use is blurred, and experts warn of an impending “tsunami of addictive disorders” among young people. TikTok in particular has established itself as one of the fastest-growing platforms when it comes to monetizing content, which is not easy to find even in countries like China. Zhihu reports on...
Why is that so? Using TikTok is not just a question of access. In addition to the technical requirements for smartphone models, anonymity is also an issue for some users. To use TikTok in certain countries, users must identify themselves as international users. The user 轻易 offers comprehensive instructions on how to use it, which not only helps with questions, but also warns against using unreliable online tutorials.
The lecture on November 4th is part of the Youth Media Week in the Bodenseekreis, which takes place during the autumn holidays and aims to enable younger people to use modern media in a safe and enjoyable way. If you would like more information or would like to register, visit the vhs Bodenseekreis website at www.bodenseekreis.de/jugendmedienwoche. Take the opportunity to prepare well for the challenges of the digital world!