I have a rule about the internet that serves me well whenever I see something I don’t quite understand: Assume everything you’re seeing is for — or by — 12-year-olds. Wondering what “Baby Gronk rizzed up Livvy Dunne” means? It’s for 12-year-olds. Unclear about Skibidi Toilet or Italian brainrot? That’s because it’s for children. See...Read More
SEATTLE — Every parent eventually has to confront a difficult question: How to keep kids connected online while also keeping them safe. Some of the most popular social media platforms are investing millions of dollars in tools designed to keep content appropriate and help parents stay informed about what their children are viewing on social...Read More
The UK government has announced a social media ban for under-16s. They will be blocked from accessing social media, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X, from next spring. Livestreaming and stranger communication, including in gaming, will be switched off by default for 16- and 17-year-olds. We asked 16- and 17-year-olds for their thoughts...Read More
If your child plays Roblox, you need to read this. A Nevada family is now suing one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world after their 11-year-old daughter was allegedly targeted, groomed, and sexually exploited by an adult male who used the platform to gain her trust. The case, filed in Clark County...Read More
This is your daily news rundown for Wednesday, June 17. In this edition: Half a dozen cabins in Iron County were evacuated because of a fire Enrollment fraud cost Utah colleges over $800,000 last year Intermountain Mountain wants stronger laws for child safety in cars A new Iron County fire led to some cabin evacuations...Read More
Okay, I think we can all agree that social media hasn’t been great for the world’s mental health. It feelsl ike we’re all divided, and we’re seeing so many studies about how these platforms explicitly target and hurt kids. That’s why UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban prohibiting children under 16...Read More
(The Center Square) – A social media post by Peoria Public Schools’ Director of School Safety is drawing criticism from an education advocate who argues Illinois officials should apply the same standards to controversial speech regardless of viewpoint. Demario Boone, who serves as director of school safety and a school resource officer for Peoria Public...Read More
Nancy Jo Sales’s September 2013 story for vanityfair.com, “Friends Without Benefits,” became a sensation for its candid look at the effect of social-networking sites like Snapchat, Tinder, Grindr, and Blendr on a generation of teenaged women. The consequences—sometimes innocent, sometimes tragic—inspired journalist and producer Peter Savodnik of docu-series film company Stateless Media and director Kat...Read More
New Delhi The LG directed officials concerned to file detailed reports on the action taken or planned against defaulters. (Representative photo) Lieutenant governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed for a comprehensive audit of all government and private schools in the city to assess their adherence to the provisions and guidelines of the Protection of Children...Read More
SAN ANTONIO — A growing partnership between the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service has led to the arrest of more than a dozen people accused of trying to exploit children online, officials announced Wednesday. Sheriff Javier Salazar and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Brian Gibson highlighted the joint effort,...Read More
