Apple and Google warn teens of nudity in messages, but their tools are easy to bypass and fail to truly prevent digital sexual harm or support victims.

Google's AI chatbot Gemini is now accessible to kids under 13 by default, raising safety concerns and putting responsibility on parents after the fact.

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.

Energy drinks may seem harmless, but for teens they can trigger heart issues, seizures, and poor sleep—talk to your gamer about safer options.

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“Stranger danger” is outdated—today’s threats are often friendly and online.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.

At your child’s game, be fully present—not just there. Kids notice who’s watching, and phones send the message that their moments don’t matter.

Today’s internet doesn’t wait for kids to find danger—it pushes it to them. Teach youth how algorithms work so they scroll with awareness, not passivity.

Snapchat now puts ads in teens’ private chats—removal requires a paid upgrade, raising concerns about privacy, manipulation, and subtle social pressure.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.