TikTok hashtags that direct children to adult content

TikTok hashtags for porn are being used by children.

The hashtags lead to adult content.

Parents need to be alert.

Nowadays, it is quite common to see children of all ages spending time on social media. TikTok is a favorite.

Many parents don’t closely monitor the sites their children visit.

As kids become more social media savvy than adults, it’s important for parents to educate themselves.

Although it may be hard to believe, there are some TikTok hashtags that lead to adult content.

Danger on social media

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According to Qustodio’s Annual Data Report, young people spend an average of 75 minutes per day on TikTok.

It wouldn’t sound bad if they only viewed age-appropriate content, but the reality is different because there are no restrictions.

This is where hashtags come in. They are used to find specific types of content on TikTok and other social media platforms, and some can lead to adult sites.

Eduardo Cruz, CEO of Qustodio, stated that one way to prevent the misuse of social media is through digital education.

Children are using TikTok hashtags for porn

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Contrary to popular belief, many children have accessed adult content using hashtags on TikTok.

One study found out that around 55 percent of children under 13 years old have been able to see this type of content.

Another study says that three out of ten children use pornography as their only resource to learn about sexuality.

Kids start accessing this content between 8 and 12, but it becomes more common between 12 and 17.

What parents need to know

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According to Hola, there are two TikTok hashtags for porn that parents should be aware of.

One of them is #youtubenaranja, and the other is #youtubeazul. Both allow children to find explicit content.

It is said that these two tags have more than 121.3 million views and are related to PornHub.

This is a website for adult content that is based in Montreal, Canada. It is one of the most visited sites in the world.

What is the purpose of these hashtags?

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Eduardo Cruz says the hashtags are used to make money because TikTok pays for clicks.

TikTok is the social media platform that’s most popular with young people, so they are taking advantage of this.

One thing needs to be clarified: there is no pornography on TikTok, but many people use it to drive traffic to sites that do have it.

People use the hashtags to reach more followers and to advertise.

What can parents do?

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There are some things parents can do about TikTok hashtags for porn.

One of these recommendations, according to Hola parents to set guidelines and schedules.

Also, it is a very good idea to lead by example, as well as to opt for quality content at all times.

«Parents must know the digital environment and encourage responsible use with their children without ever forgetting the initial support,» Cruz said.