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.

Not all kids have adults protecting them online—Duty of Care laws are needed to hold Big Tech accountable for building safer platforms for all youth.

“Stranger danger” is outdated—today’s threats are often friendly and online. Teach kids to assess behavior, trust instincts, and seek help, not just avoid strangers.

TikTok’s algorithm can funnel teens—especially boys—toward adult content and subscription platforms like OnlyFans; parents must stay aware, involved, and talk early.

Discord isn’t built for child safety—parents must stay involved, set rules, and guide kids through risks like explicit content, grooming, and weak age checks.

Looksmaxxing may seem like harmless self-improvement, but for some teen boys, it becomes a toxic gateway to insecurity, obsession, and online radicalization.

BOP House glamorizes monetized sexuality to teens, masking risks as empowerment; parents must guide youth with critical, open, judgment-free dialogue.

AI can now pinpoint photo locations even without geotags—blur backgrounds, limit viewers, and teach kids to share images safely to protect privacy.

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.

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

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

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

Netflix’s Adolescence raises key issues like toxic masculinity, online radicalization, and youth identity—but it’s fiction, not policy. Talk, don’t panic.

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

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

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

AI tools like grief and therapy apps pose new risks to youth. Innovation must prioritize safety, not profit—especially when vulnerable lives are at stake.

AI is being misused to exploit youth through deepfakes, sextortion, and chatbots—awareness, open dialogue, and quick action are key to protection.

No-tech sleepovers help protect kids from online risks, peer pressure, and inappropriate content, keeping the focus on safe, screen-free fun.