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Short-Form Video, Streaming Media, Movies, TV Shows, and the Attention Economy: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Understand
Short-form video didn’t take over by accident. It’s engineered for rapid rewards, infinite scroll, and personalized feeds. Now movies and streaming platforms are adapting to the same attention economy. This isn’t about panic, it’s about understanding design. When kids learn how platforms shape attention, they gain agency. The goal isn’t elimination, it’s awareness, balance, and digital resilience.
The White Hatter
7 days ago9 min read
From Digital Rabbit Holes to Digital Black Holes: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way Youth and Teens Access Content Online
Today’s internet doesn’t wait for kids to find danger—it pushes it to them. Teach youth how algorithms work so they scroll with awareness, not passivity.
The White Hatter
Apr 25, 20257 min read
The Onlife Shift - How Social Media Has Transformed Connection and Why Digital Literacy Rather Than Banning Is More Crucial Than Ever for Our Kids
Digital literacy isn’t optional—it’s survival. In today’s AI-driven, algorithm-curated, data-harvesting onlife world, our kids need critical thinking, not bans.
The White Hatter
Apr 5, 20258 min read
The Hidden Business of Social Media: How Ads Target Teens
Social media tracks and targets teens using data and location; teach youth to protect privacy, question ads, and become informed digital citizens.
The White Hatter
Feb 17, 20256 min read
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