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

There's no evidence that cellphone use causes drug addiction—shared risk factors, not cause and effect, explain the link. Fear-based claims mislead.

Fake news site mimicking CBC used Howie Mandel clickbait to promote a scam—always check URLs, verify stories, and teach kids to think critically online.

After online harms, focus on emotional support and open dialogue—not just banning tech—to help youth build resilience and navigate the digital world safely.

Claims that tech is turning kids into a “different species” are fear-based, not fact-based—digital literacy, not panic, is the key to healthy tech use.

Saying “yes” more often builds trust with your child, encourages open dialogue, and helps guide them safely through their digital world.

Teen influencers drive modern marketing, blurring lines between ads and authenticity—teaching kids media literacy helps them spot and resist hidden sales tactics.

If adults want youth to behave better online, we must lead by example—kids don’t need more blame, they need better role models. Walk the walk.

Banning tech over fear ignores its benefits—like meds, swimming, or walking, risks exist, but smart guidance builds resilience and safe, informed use.

AI apps that fake hugs and kisses are being misused by students to harass peers and educators—raising urgent concerns about digital ethics and harm.

Canada’s bail system prioritizes release unless risk is high. Bill C-48 adds limits, but critics say more protection is needed for youth and victims.

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

Online radicalization and manosphere content exploit youth online. Education, open dialogue, and digital literacy are key to keeping teens safe and informed.

Don’t confuse fear with danger—help kids build digital resilience through guidance, not bans, so they learn to navigate online risks safely and confidently.

Teen digital relationship abuse is rising. Open dialogue, education, and boundary-setting are key to preventing tech-enabled control and harm.

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

Teens now use Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, and encrypted apps like Telegram as social media to bypass restrictions and maintain private digital spaces.

We must base youth tech policy on solid evidence, not fear or weak data. Risks exist, but overreaction can distract from real issues like poverty or mental health.

Sensational headlines often misrepresent research. Parents should seek facts, not fear, and question whether studies show real harm or just statistical noise.

Great onlife parenting isn’t about tech expertise—it’s about balance, presence, curiosity, and guiding kids to use technology mindfully and responsibly.