Age-verification laws in the U.S. face legal blocks and fuel VPN use. Real youth safety online comes from education, not ineffective or rushed legislation.

In 2025, two key risks for youth: the rise of the manosphere targeting boys, and tech-driven radicalization—both demand urgent, informed adult guidance.

A teen made AI deepfake nudes of peers but faced no charges due to legal gaps, highlighting the urgent need for law reform and digital ethics education.

If an article cites a study without linking or naming it, be skeptical—parents must verify claims to avoid fear-based decisions and model digital literacy.

“Unlocked” debunks fear-based screen myths with research-backed insight, promoting healthy, reflective tech use for families in today’s digital world.

Haidt's book simplifies youth mental health to phones/social media, but evidence shows it's a complex issue needing nuanced, research-based solutions.

Teen vaping remains high in Canada, with 29% having tried it and 12% of older teens vaping daily—despite bans, black market access persists.

Dopamine isn’t digital heroin—online behavior is complex, and problematic use isn’t the same as addiction; evidence calls for balance, not fear.

Given that approximately 20% of Facebook users have been exposed to malware, and that over 600,000 accounts are hacked almost daily,...