AI-generated “brain scans” from the Matter app aren't peer-reviewed science—they're creative guesses, not proof tech is rewiring your teen's brain.

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.

In-home caregivers must never record or share content of clients—set clear privacy rules, and take action if trust or consent is violated.

Recording a moment doesn't mean teens aren't present—it’s often how they express meaning, make memories, and share joy in today's digital world.

Misogyny in schools—whether directed at students or teachers—must never be normalized. Respect is non-negotiable, and every school must make that clear.

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

Canada’s 2025 election is a digital battleground—AI deepfakes and disinformation threaten democracy. Youth need critical skills to spot what’s real.

Banning phones out of fear delays digital literacy—mentorship, not moral panic, helps youth build healthy, age-appropriate tech habits.

New Instagram location-sharing feature lets users broadcast real-time GPS data—set your teen’s to “Invisible Mode” to protect privacy and safety.

Online gambling is just a tap away for youth—gamified apps, sports betting, and weak age checks put teens at real risk for financial and psychological harm.

Teens aren’t clueless about tech—they’re thoughtful, aware, and deserve to be heard. Real inclusion means listening to their full experience, not just soundbites.

If we demand transparency from educators with tech ties, we must also expect it from phone-ban advocates partnered with control app companies—fair is fair.

Meta’s teen safety features are a step forward, but tech alone isn’t enough—parental involvement and stronger platform accountability are both essential.

STEAM briefly hosted a violent rape game called No Mercy, exposing platform failures—parents must stay informed, as gaming spaces are not risk-free.

A concerned adult, not police, may have saved two trafficked teens by using digital sleuthing—proof that proactive, informed parenting truly matters.

Netflix’s Adolescence tries to educate, but experts say shows like it may harm more than help. Real solutions? Ditch fear, embrace dialogue with boys.

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.

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

Teens are turning to AI companion and role-play apps for connection—but these tools risk emotional manipulation, false intimacy, and data misuse.

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