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Sleepovers used to be a rite of passage—sharing secrets, prank calls, junk food and movies until sunrise. But in the era of social media, they’ve lost some of their magic. But today, are sleepovers safe for kids? Instead of bonding in the moment, kids are often glued to their screens, scrolling through TikTok or texting people who aren’t even there. The fear of being recorded or live-streamed has also made sleepovers riskier, with every embarrassing moment having the potential to go viral. Parents, are more aware of the safety concerns, are increasingly hesitant. What used to be an exciting opportunity for kids to bond with their friends is now fraught with worries about safety, mental health, and overall well-being. Parents are much warier of unsupervised hangouts. As a result, many parents are opting out of sleepovers entirely or rethinking how to approach this tradition. While sleepovers haven’t disappeared, they no…