There are countless social media platforms out there, but among kids, video-based social media is a clear favorite. And while there are a variety of video-sharing sites available, YouTube is by far the most popular. But is it safe for your teen? There are a lot of fun, informative, and educational videos on the site, but it also has a dark side. Take a look at the potential dangers of YouTube for teens, and find […]
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One of the earliest safety lessons that parents give their children is “don’t talk to strangers.” However, this relatively simple rule gets much more complex once your child has access to an internet-enabled device, where talking to strangers is part of the design of many different platforms. It’s understandable for parents to worry that their child might be talking to the wrong strangers on the internet–and there are plenty of child predators out there using […]
It’s easy to think of your child’s internet use as a solo activity, but of course, it isn’t. Much of what children and teens do on the web is very socially oriented. They join social media sites, send messages, photos, and videos to friends, and play games with and against other people. The digital community is made up of real people, and you want your child to be a responsible member of that community, for […]
The internet has changed the way that we interact with the world. The vast majority of people in the civilized world own at least one smartphone, and with the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to see why the internet is an essential part of modern life, so much so that it’s even the foundation for many of today’s technologies. While the internet holds a wealth of information that we can access at […]