Executives from TikTok, Snap and YouTube are due to testify Tuesday before the Senate Commerce Committee on the harms their platforms may have on young users. Read the article here: dailycaller.com
This research roundup looks at the effects of screen time on children’s health. Source: The Journalist’s Resource
Dr. Jennifer Cross, developmental and behavioral pediatrics expert, explains the harmful effects of too much screen time on early childhood development. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian
Minors aren’t supposed to use Snap, Facebook, and YouTube — but they are, and experience abuse, harassment, and sexual solicitation Source: The Verge
Is Discord safe for teens? Learn the dangers of Discord and how you can make it a safer space for your teen. Source: Protect Young Minds
YouTube says its moderation system ‘will make mistakes and will continue to evolve over time’ Source: The Independent
Prodigy, a math game played by millions of students across the U.S., uses manipulative tactics to get kids to want an expensive membership. Source: Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood
Here is a great resource that will walk you through having “the porn talk” with your child, partner, friend, or parent. Lots of science and hope for curious minds or those suffering from use. Source: Fight the New Drug
A current, ever-growing database dedicated to the research on the harmful effects of pornography. Source: Truth About Porn
Girls are making TikTok memes displaying supposed sex injuries — influenced by a new film streaming on Netflix, “365 Days.” Source: Culture Reframed
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NGL no longer stands for "not gonna lie." Learn more about what the NGL app is, why it's bad for kids, and how to protect them.
The Dangerous Experiment on Teen Girls
www.theatlantic.com
The preponderance of the evidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents.
Behind TikTok’s boom: A legion of traumatised, $10-a-day content moderators
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
Moderators told the Bureau they faced inadequate psychological support to deal with the endless stream of disturbing content and had to work to gruelling performance targets
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Acronym GRIT stands for Guard, Recognize, Investigate and Think. Teaching kids digital safety through GRIT is a need of the time. It is crucial to educate your child a few fundamental cyber life skill...
The 12 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids: A Guide for Parents
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We’ve rounded up the 12 most dangerous apps for kids. From Snapchat to Discord, here’s what you need to know.
Parents and kids: Tips for safer social media and gaming - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
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Why ASMR triggers make you feel so damn good, according to science
www.mic.com
Making brain-tingling videos is fairly new, but the feeling itself is not.
What do we really know about kids and screens?
www.apa.org
Researchers are now paying close attention to the kinds of content kids are consuming via digital devices as well as the environment that surrounds screen time, including parenting and socioeconomic s...
How Gaming Affects Learning in College
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Discover how gaming affects learning in college students, positively and negatively. Also learn how to maintain healthy gaming habits.