Online sextortion, often targeting teen boys, uses tactics like threats, grooming, deepfakes, and AI to extort nudes or money—urgent awareness is vital.

Teens are navigating sexting, nudes, and online image sharing in complex ways—law, consent, tech abuse, and exploitation demand education, not fear.

Focus on screen activity, not screen time; use the “Power of Three” (creative, social, physical) to build balanced, healthy digital habits in youth.

Mediated parenting, not fear or free rein, helps youth build digital literacy, safety, trust, and responsibility in today’s “onlife” world.

Keep tech out of bedrooms—improves sleep, safety, and mental health; reduces risks of predation, distraction, and late-night device overuse.

Teens love social media for entertainment, connection, and self-expression. It's not good or bad—like a hammer, it's all in how it's used. Balance is key.

Most teens use tech for good—creating, learning, and connecting. But parents should stay alert for behavior shifts that may signal online risks.

The internet offers great benefits, but parents must stay aware of risks like cyberbullying, exploitation, hate speech, dark patterns, and online shaming.

Parents need evidence-based guidance, not fear. Tech use isn’t ruining kids—panic and misinformation are. It’s about balance, not blame.