Teens aren’t tech-zombies—they want guidance, not bans. They’re using tech thoughtfully and ask adults to engage, not judge, in their onlife journey.

Tech literacy is knowing how to use tech; digital literacy is knowing how tech shapes us—don’t ban it, teach students to navigate it critically and ethically.

Youth digital safety is a "wicked problem"—complex, evolving, and without one solution. We must guide, not guard; empower, not panic.

Using Netflix’s Adolescence in classrooms risks alienating boys and oversimplifying gender issues; thoughtful, inclusive dialogue works better.

AI is reshaping education—used thoughtfully, it can enhance learning, not replace teachers. Critical thinking and ethical use must stay central.

Phone-free school advocates now push for computer bans too—despite new research showing no clear mental health benefits from restrictive tech policies alone.

Sweden isn’t banning tech in schools—it’s balancing traditional learning with digital tools, especially in early grades, not eliminating screens entirely.

AI tools now enable the creation of realistic non-consensual explicit videos, raising major risks for youth safety, privacy, and digital abuse.

Don’t ban tech—guide its use. With strong pedagogy, digital tools can enhance learning when used intentionally alongside traditional methods.

Quarterway students visited The White Hatter studio, showcasing how youth can use tech creatively and positively with the right mentorship and support.

Teens now use Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, and encrypted apps like Telegram as social media to bypass restrictions and maintain private digital spaces.

We must base youth tech policy on solid evidence, not fear or weak data. Risks exist, but overreaction can distract from real issues like poverty or mental health.

Sensational headlines often misrepresent research. Parents should seek facts, not fear, and question whether studies show real harm or just statistical noise.

Great onlife parenting isn’t about tech expertise—it’s about balance, presence, curiosity, and guiding kids to use technology mindfully and responsibly.

Today’s youth are tech-savvy, but true intelligence comes from guiding them to use tech critically—for deeper thinking, not just quicker answers.

A Nanaimo Grade 7 class proves tech in schools builds skills, confidence, and creativity—banning it would mean missing real-world learning.

History shows abstinence-only approaches fail. For teens & tech, harm reduction, digital literacy, and guidance work better than bans or delays.

Evidence shows school phone bans don't improve well-being. Balanced policies, not outright bans, better support student safety, learning, and mental health.

Focus on screen activity, not screen time; use the “Power of Three” (creative, social, physical) to build balanced, healthy digital habits in youth.

Mediated parenting, not fear or free rein, helps youth build digital literacy, safety, trust, and responsibility in today’s “onlife” world.