Teens aren’t tech-zombies—they want guidance, not bans. They’re using tech thoughtfully and ask adults to engage, not judge, in their onlife journey.

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.

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

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

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

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.

AI already scans our photos for ads and services—why not use it to detect child sexual abuse material, with strict safeguards, to protect kids from harm?

Tech-facilitated abuse is real. With expertise, victims can reclaim control, but systemic change is urgently needed to support and believe their experiences.

Social media tracks and targets teens using data and location; teach youth to protect privacy, question ads, and become informed digital citizens.

Social media sells teen attention and data to advertisers—teaching digital literacy helps youth protect privacy and spot manipulation, not just scroll blindly.

Teens becoming brand ambassadors face legal, tax, and scam risks. Parents should guide them in contracts, earnings, and safety in digital side hustles.

Teens are downloading other Chinese apps in protest of a potential TikTok ban, highlighting flaws in performative policy and demanding broader digital reform.

In Canada, ISPs must report CSAM or face fines up to $100K. Youth and families can leverage this law to demand action when illegal content is found online.

Teens’ online actions can impact safety, reputation, privacy, legality, academics, jobs, housing, and mental health—digital choices matter long-term.

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.

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