Parents need to understand that no matter how many times they tell their child not to talk to strangers Every time we go to an elementary school, we often go to the school’s library and look for the book, “Berenstain Bears Stranger Danger,” and about 95% of the time, we find it. Often Brandon would ask us for the time and instead of providing him with an answer, we would encourage him to approach a man or woman who he thought could provide the time, and ask them instead, which he

CAVEAT- At the time of writing this article, Christmas is only about ten weeks away, and with the rapid the company assures parents that any rollout will be “safe, thoughtful, and responsible,” (how many times algorithmically, children can form deep emotional attachments to inanimate objects that never argue, tire Over time, this can reshape expectations about friendship and social interaction. By the time meaningful long-term studies are completed, today’s toddlers will have already passed through

What if our recollection of “better times” doesn’t line up with what the data actually shows? years, this study has asked thousands of high school seniors the same question which is, “A lot of times technology use, mental health and interpersonal relationships" where they stated (9) : " factors other than time If our memories of “simpler times” don’t match the data, how should that reshape the way we talk to teens

selectively, the data does not  support the claim that teen loneliness has meaningfully increased over time It is effective because most people do not have the time or tools to check what came before the chosen including: Academic pressure and performance expectations Reduced free play and unstructured social time

“None used it explicitly to screen all applicants, but a sizeable proportion admitted using it to corroborate can trigger respiratory emergencies The Choking Challenge  – can lead to brain damage or death The Tide At the time of writing, these apps/websites are among the most problematic: Omegle Emerald Chat Monkey

incomplete approach to addressing digital risks and harms. (3)  Sadly, this is something that we have seen time and time again as online invesitgators. Demonstrate balanced technology use by putting devices away during family time, model good digital literacy

some milestones to consider: Making lunch without help Walking home from school alone Spending a brief time home alone Babysitting a younger child for short windows of time Riding public transit independently developmental skills, or there is a family situation in which digital connection is necessary, it may be time

Today, given that youth are spending more and more time online (1) (2) , companies (3) are leveraging As mentioned, youth spend a significant amount of time online; this time is often spent on social media

was specific to deepfake photographs, but another pathway that online predators are using - live real-time from California, it could be a 45-year-old male from South East Africa, using streaming-based real-time streaming with anyone online who you do not know personally or are virtually meeting for the first time

proof, authority is not truth, and feeling certain does not make something real no matter how many times During that time, he wrote an article titled “Exposing Martial Art / Self Defence Trickery and Sleight

More than half  of teen users engage with these apps at least a few times a month. That can feel comforting, especially during a time when identity and belonging matter so much. Please take the time to read our other articles on this topic in the references below.

abroad • Require online platforms to preserve relevant data for up to one year, giving police more time into homes, relationships, schools, and the digital spaces where children spend increasing amounts of time