Since its launch in 2012, the mobile dating app Tinder has recorded more than 340 million downloads globally. More than half of those users fall into the 18–25 age bracket … and a study by moderndatingmyths.com revealed that 95% of couples who match on Tinder meet in the real world within a week of making initial contact.
So Tinder is quick, it’s convenient and it’s hugely popular with young people (especially young men, who outnumber women on the app by more than three to one). Even though Tinder takes users’ safety seriously, the inherent risks it poses are clear. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide has everything that parents and carers of older teens need to know about Tinder.
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