Moving to private apps

What this means

Moving from games or open forums to private apps can be a red flag.

What to do

1. 1.Ask which app and why.
2. 2.Check whether the person is known in real life.
3. 3.Set a private app rule.

What not to do

• Do not start by blaming or shaming the child.
• Do not forward private messages, intimate images or explicit screenshots.
• Do not promise that any app can make everything 100% safe.

How Sprout Guard helps

Sprout Guard helps with short, visible safety flows. Parents receive safe metadata only, and the child gets calm explanations.

For parents

1. 1.Start with: You are not in trouble.
2. 2.Ask calmly what happened without pushing for every detail.
3. 3.Choose one next step: stop contact, open a guide or contact help.