Teens are often first to hear when a peer is in crisis—teach them to act with empathy, courage, and know when to involve a trusted adult.

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.

AI tools like DreamActor-M1 can turn a single image into lifelike videos—raising major risks for youth exploitation, deepfakes, and digital harm.

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

“The internet never forgets” isn’t always true—content can fade, be deleted, or forgiven. Teach resilience, not fear, to help youth grow from online mistakes.

Banning phones until 16 can backfire—teens go underground, take more risks, and stop asking for help. Education, not fear, keeps them safer online.

The myth that parents can’t keep up with kids online is false—and harmful. With curiosity and effort, caregivers can learn, guide, and stay connected.

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

After online harms, focus on emotional support and open dialogue—not just banning tech—to help youth build resilience and navigate the digital world safely.

If adults want youth to behave better online, we must lead by example—kids don’t need more blame, they need better role models. Walk the walk.

AI apps that fake hugs and kisses are being misused by students to harass peers and educators—raising urgent concerns about digital ethics and harm.

Teens use social media to strengthen, not replace, real friendships—though mindful use is key, and digital exclusion can still cause real emotional harm.

Don’t confuse fear with danger—help kids build digital resilience through guidance, not bans, so they learn to navigate online risks safely and confidently.

Teen digital relationship abuse is rising. Open dialogue, education, and boundary-setting are key to preventing tech-enabled control and harm.

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.

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

Laws mean little without enforcement. To truly protect youth online, we need real accountability—and financial penalties—for negligent tech platforms.

Today’s private youth chats aren’t private—tech makes them permanent, sharable, and exploitable. Parents must teach digital awareness and caution.