{"id":55364,"date":"2026-05-26T05:56:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=55364"},"modified":"2026-05-26T05:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:56:36","slug":"tiktok-launches-safety-guide-for-singapore-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=55364","title":{"rendered":"TikTok launches safety guide for Singapore families"},"content":{"rendered":"


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SINGAPORE \u2013 Families can get practical tips and strategies to manage their children\u2019s digital habits<\/span><\/a> and have safer experiences on TikTok, with a new set of local resources by the social media platform.<\/p>\n

Called the Family Digital Check-In Guide, it adds to a growing pool of materials available here to help parents with device use and screen time, and aims to encourage families to have open conversations about how they use the platform.<\/p>\n

The launch of the resources comes amid growing awareness of the need for parents to have conversations with their children about their screen use, rather than relying on only restrictions.<\/p>\n

Available online on the TikTok app and the TikTok Singapore Digital Hub<\/span><\/a>, the printable toolkit and a simplified, mobile-friendly version of the guide are designed to help families reflect on their digital habits through a quiz, and set practical safety boundaries together.<\/p>\n

The guide includes an overview of TikTok\u2019s safety features, such as family-pairing for accounts and a screen-time dashboard, as well as conversation prompts that families can use to better understand their online experiences.<\/p>\n

It will also include a video by\u00a0local content creator\u00a0Denise Teo, 28, known online as Supercatkei, about how Singaporean parents and teens can navigate digital safety in everyday life. The video will be released in July.<\/p>\n

Developed in collaboration with TOUCH Cyber Wellness, the guide supports Singapore\u2019s Digital for Life movement \u2013 a national strategy by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to equip Singaporeans with digital skills and help bridge the digital divide.<\/p>\n

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TikTok\u2019s Family Digital Check-In Guide aims to encourage families to have open conversations about how they use the platform.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the launch of the guide at The Malayan Council at Esplanade Mall on May 25, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam said many parents have said that they struggle to keep up with evolving digital demands.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s digital world presents parents with a challenge unlike any before. It is complex, fast-moving and deeply consequential for our children,\u201d said Ms Rahayu, adding that parents are looking for practical, accessible support.<\/p>\n

She said the IMDA website contains varied resources for parents tailored to different milestones, such as when children receive their first device, set up their first social media account or play their first online game.<\/p>\n

Ms Rahayu said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information has also, since November 2025, worked with community partners on a series of workshops to support parents in their local communities.<\/p>\n

From July 2026, TikTok and TOUCH Cyber Wellness will conduct workshops in Bukit Batok East, she said. These aim to train more than 100 parents and teens on responsible digital citizenship, social media readiness and online safety.<\/p>\n

Said Ms Rahayu: \u201cParenting in the digital age is a journey that we must navigate together, and the Government will continue to invest in programmes and partnerships to empower parents with the confidence and tools to foster healthy digital habits for their children.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mazam said many parents have shared that they struggle to keep up with evolving digital demands.<\/p>\n

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For many families today, digital life is no longer separate from everyday life, said Ms KahnJi Siriprapa Weerachaising, manager of outreach and partnerships at TikTok\u2019s trust and safety department during a panel discussion at the May 25 event.<\/p>\n

Building healthier digital habits thus requires more than rules alone, she said.<\/p>\n

Mr Shem Yao, head of TOUCH Cyber Wellness, echoed this sentiment during the session, adding that young people are aware of online dangers and want their parents to be part of their digital journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, they are also concerned that their parents\u2019 response to their issues and challenges can be over-reactive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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(From left) Ms KahnJi Siriprapa Weerachaising, manager of outreach and partnerships at TikTok\u2019s trust and safety department, moderating a panel discussion with Mr Shem Yao, head of TOUCH Cyber Wellness, Dr Natalie Pang, head of the department of Communications and New Media at NUS, and content creator\u00a0Denise Teo.<\/p>\n

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Dr Natalie Pang, head of the National University of Singapore\u2019s department of communications and new media, said parents may struggle to keep up with the pace of development of social media platforms and devices.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, for many parents, they may only be trying to manage their children\u2019s platform use from the perspective of screen time, but exactly what they are doing on the platforms \u2013 they may not be so aware,\u201d said Dr Pang.<\/p>\n

She advised parents not to approach conversations about screen use and social media as \u201caddressing a problem\u201d, but with curiosity instead about their children\u2019s online habits.<\/p>\n

It is never too late, regardless of the children\u2019s age, to start engaging them in these conversations, said Dr Pang.<\/p>\n

Agreeing, Mr Yao added: \u201cWhatever the kids are doing, just get into the mix… It\u2019s really important to know what they are doing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen there is knowledge and understanding, it will lead to greater empathy. And with greater empathy, parents can then make better boundaries and set better routines, culture and values at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n