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Is LinkedIn safe for your child?
Age guide
16+
We advise LinkedIn from age 16 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- LinkedIn is not suitable for this age group, as it is a professional networking platform with no relevant content or features for young children.
- 9-12
- This platform holds no utility or appropriate content for pre-teens, who should not be creating professional profiles.
- 13-15
- While LinkedIn has a 16+ age restriction, some mature 15-year-olds might begin to explore it for career exploration or connecting with mentors, but parental guidance is crucial for profile creation and interactions.
- 16+
- Teenagers at this age can genuinely benefit from LinkedIn for career exploration, networking with professionals, finding internships, and building a digital resume, with careful attention to privacy and professional conduct.
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform designed for adults to connect, share, and gain insights into various industries. It allows users to create profiles, share resumes, and engage in professional discussions. Though its primary audience is adults, it is increasingly being used by older teens for networking and career development. Parents should be aware of its focus on professional content and potential for adult interactions.
- Age guide
- 16+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 4/10
- Addiction risk
- 5/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform designed for career development, job searching, and industry connections. It is primarily for individuals aged 16 and older to build a professional online presence. Users should maintain professional conduct, be mindful of privacy settings, and exercise caution regarding unsolicited messages or suspicious job offers.
What to do about LinkedIn
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for LinkedIn is 16+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact LinkedIn setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
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The signals in LinkedIn that mean it is time to step in.
LinkedIn age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is LinkedIn?
Parentwise puts LinkedIn at 16+. We advise LinkedIn from age 16 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 4/10 and addiction risk 5/10.
Can a 10 year old use LinkedIn?
Not by default: we advise LinkedIn from 16+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This platform holds no utility or appropriate content for pre-teens, who should not be creating professional profiles.
Can a 12 year old use LinkedIn?
Not by default: we advise LinkedIn from 16+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This platform holds no utility or appropriate content for pre-teens, who should not be creating professional profiles.
Can a 13 year old use LinkedIn?
Not by default: we advise LinkedIn from 16+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While LinkedIn has a 16+ age restriction, some mature 15-year-olds might begin to explore it for career exploration or connecting with mentors, but parental guidance is crucial for profile creation and interactions.
Is LinkedIn appropriate for kids?
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform designed for career development, job searching, and industry connections. Parentwise rates LinkedIn overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 4/10 and addiction risk at 5/10.
Is LinkedIn family friendly?
LinkedIn is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It is primarily for individuals aged 16 and older to build a professional online presence.
LinkedIn parents guide: what should a parent know first?
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform designed for career development, job searching, and industry connections. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (4/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (5/10).
Is LinkedIn safe for kids?
We advise LinkedIn from age 16 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It is primarily for individuals aged 16 and older to build a professional online presence.
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