Establish guidelines for screen use and digital interactions.

As teens get older, we have found that many grow tired of constantly curating a perfect image. involve them in the process, the better prepared they’ll be to make thoughtful choices, on and off the screen

At the same time, parents and caregivers themselves are becoming information creators. Good research also requires following participants over meaningful periods of time. Good studies work to isolate the specific factor being examined, such as screen use, while accounting At the same time, it can introduce exposure to harm, distraction, or unhealthy comparison. That trust is strengthened through ongoing conversations, not one time lectures.

We’ve watched this pattern play out many times. It requires thoughtful policy that protects both safety and privacy at the same time. Zoom, Google Meet, or Messenger Rooms - Some friend groups open a quick video or voice call on another screen

For teens growing up online, consent is no longer a one-time checkpoint, it’s a conversation. For many teens today, the idea that consent is a one-time event, a simple “yes” that applies indefinitely Digital consent, like in-person consent, can be revoked at any time, and teens are being taught that Their ability to reflect on boundaries, read emotional cues, and adapt in real time highlights a level They’re building a new framework, one post, one conversation, one peer interaction at a time.

We’ve been raising the alarm about AI-generated deepfake nude images and videos for some time now. (1 tool is available for public use or integration into consumer applications, BUT it is only a matter of time In a world where AI can make anyone say or do anything on screen, it’s crucial they learn to question

Screen Capture, Document, and Report To Law Enforcement Immediately, and don’t forget to VOTE!!!

Here's the picture that was posted (we purposely blurred out the city) At the time of writing, we have Those two things can be true at the same time. the evidence and take screenshots showing the post, username, profile, caption, comments, date and time If it’s a video, consider making a screen recording before the content disappears or is deleted.

Scalable Grooming and Exploitation Traditionally, grooming required time, patience, and interpersonal Offenders had to build trust gradually, one child at a time. Real time captioning, speech-to-text transcription, and AI-driven translation tools can open new doors Every time they scroll through a social media feed shaped by recommendation algorithms, ask a homework Students need to learn how to balance their online and offline worlds, recognizing when it is time to

If you have noticed your youth or teen spending less time on Instagram or TikTok and more time in private More Spontaneity and Real-Time Engagement Unlike the carefully edited and scheduled nature of content and reflect how they communicate in real life, helping to maintain deeper social bonds, especially in times Messages can be screenshotted, screen recorded, copied, or forwarded without their knowledge or consent Ask your child where they are spending time online, and why.

you carry the message of Baba O’Riley into today’s onlife world, the parallels are striking, and at times today’s terms, we would suggest what this looks like: Trusted family relationships that exist beyond screens

Over time, language that once would have been embarrassing or off limits becomes a routine part of conversation Over time, constant exposure reduces empathy and raises the chance of targeting others. Signs to watch for:  new private accounts, sudden refusal to let you see their screen, lying about time What to do:  keep routines that include shared tech time, such as family check ins where devices are