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Published 16.11.2019 02:49

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Lasso - Short, Fun Videos

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that Lasso - Short, Fun Videos is a short-form video app that allows users to record themselves lip-syncing to songs, recording original comedy shorts, and more. It's made by Facebook and is meant to copy some of the more popular features of TikTok - Real Short Videos, which has become a phenomenon with tweens and teens. Teens need a Facebook account to log in to the app. Because the app is filled with user-generated content, what you'll see and the age-appropriateness of it will vary from moment to moment. Songs are uncensored, so profanity is frequent. Users also dance suggestively, and alcohol and cigarettes sometimes appear in videos. Parents will also want to closely monitor how long kids are on the app, as it can become an obsession for some. Note that there's no way to have a private account, so all videos and profiles are public. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.