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Podcast: Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online
Episode: BitLife App: Should My Student Play It?
Description: The BitLife Life Simulator app is rated for users ages 17+, however BitLife is popular among school aged children. Players are exposed to many mature ideas including drug addiction, sex, and violence. Player can earn dozens of different ribbons once they reach certain milestones, which could contribute to excessive screen time or gaming addiction.The BitLife app was the 5th most downloaded free iPhone app in 2019, according to Apple. Author and Smart Social Founder Josh Ochs explains why the popular app is inappropriate for young players.Learn more about Smart Social:Our digital citizenship...