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Teens often misunderstand free speech and consent online—digital literacy, legal awareness, and open dialogue are key to fostering safe, respectful behavior.

Blaming tech alone ignores the bigger issue—onlife parenting is essential; real safety comes from shared responsibility between parents, platforms, and policymakers.

The Anxious Generation oversimplifies youth mental health by blaming tech—real solutions require nuance, expert insight, and balanced, evidence-based parenting.

Protecting youth online requires balance—parents must parent, governments must regulate platforms (not kids), and companies must act ethically without overreach.

Wi-Fi cameras can be disabled by cheap, illegal signal jammers—layered security like local storage, hardwired systems, and cellular backups is key to protection.

Fearing social media based on what we see can mislead—evidence, not emotion, should guide parenting; education and open dialogue build true digital resilience.

Modern smart cars collect and share sensitive data—including location, audio, and biometrics—raising major privacy concerns parents must not overlook.

Blaming social media alone for youth mental health issues ignores the complex, multifactorial causes—real solutions require education, support, and systemic change.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban raises major concerns: rushed lawmaking, privacy risks, and limited youth input—education, not bans, is the better path.

Online safety isn’t just a social media issue—Apple, Google, and ISPs must also be held accountable for enabling youth access to harmful digital content.

Dealers now exploit apps like Snapchat and Instagram to sell drugs to teens via disappearing messages, encrypted chats, and cashless payments—posing new risks.

The manosphere masks misogyny as self-help, drawing in isolated teen boys; schools and parents must counter it with empathy, education, and belonging.

While digital fame appeals to many teens, only a small percentage earn a living from content creation or gaming—parents should guide dreams with realism, balance, and skill-building.

Nostalgia for a tech-free past can hinder today’s parenting—guiding kids with digital literacy and balanced support prepares them for the world they actually live in.

Younger teens are shifting to private, low-drama platforms like iMessage, while older teens still favor Snapchat—reflecting thoughtful digital habits shaped by experience and education.

Tech can enhance safety, but it’s not foolproof—kids need techless skills like memorizing numbers, identifying safe places, and asking for help when devices fail.

Just like seatbelts in cars, online safety requires both built-in protections and active parental use—child digital safety must be a shared, enforced responsibility.

We support protecting youth online (Parts 1 & 4 of Bill C-63) but oppose Parts 2 & 3, which risk free expression through vague, overreaching hate speech regulation.

Digital estate planning ensures your online accounts and memories are protected, easing stress for loved ones and preserving your legacy after you're gone.

When guided responsibly, tech can unlock creativity, skills, and careers for teens—like Kiegan and Leo—proving it’s not “no tech,” but “know tech.”