Researchers from Rutgers University and Network Contagion Research Institute recently released a study that found self-harm posts on social media increased by 500% between October 2021 and October 2022. More and more, teens are sharing their...
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Recently, a court in the United Kingdom ruled that Meta (the company formerly known as Facebook) played a role in the death of a teenage girl. She had been seeing suicidal content for months, even copying part of her final words directly...
For many years, Snapchat has been one of the most popular social media apps for teenagers. However, it is also one of the most dangerous apps for young people. Between unwanted geolocation and inappropriate Discover pages, it's no wonder parents...
As parents, it is easy to feel out of the loop on current teen trends and pop culture. However, it is vital for parents to strive to understand the ways that trends could impact their children, such as with apps on phones or other devices. Two such...
Springtime is in full swing—as is spring cleaning! While many families clean out their homes, cars and garages, you might consider giving your family's media consumption a spring cleaning and continue to protect your kids from the dangers...
According to the Mayo Clinic, 97% of teenagers are on at least one social media platform, with 45% of teenagers reporting that they are online almost constantly. Social media is an important, but consuming, part of being a teenager today. While...
According to a survey, 63% of Americans ages 12-17 use TikTok on a weekly basis. We have highlighted many dangers and pitfalls of TikTok for young people before. In the last two years, we have seen mental illnesses skyrocket. Often, this is...
You have probably been hearing more about the "metaverse" lately, often in reference to Meta, Facebook's new re-branded name. While the idea behind the metaverse isn't new, it is seeming more and more real lately—especially...
Many parents don't allow their children to use TikTok in order to protect them from the many harms of the popular social-networking app. From predators to pornography and even ads for free birth control, TikTok is rife with dangerous...
*Warning: link contains screenshots from Snapchat with graphic content.* On October 26, Jennifer Stout, Snapchat's VP of Global Public Policy, testified about social media companies' role in protecting kids online. When questioned regarding...
