You’ve probably read about the new teen sexting research review published yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics: about one in four teens have received a “sext,” a text message with sexual content, and approximately one in seven have sent one. The findings are solid and come from a review of more than three dozen studies. But most...Read More

New York —  A group of parents and advocates are heading to Capitol Hill this week in a renewed push for online safety legislation, hoping to build on the momentum of court wins against social media companies last month. Around 60 parents who say their children were harmed or died because of tech platforms are set...Read More

Self-image is still just one factor in what may be making some girls feel bad getty Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported that Instagram made body images worse for one in three teenage girls, and the paper of record even cited Facebook’s own data. Facebook has since fired back this week stating that...Read More

As the use of smartphones has increased among teens, so has the prevalence of sexting. (Photo by In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images) Guess what, people are more likely to sext or receive sexts if they have smartphones. Yes, somehow sexts aren’t quite the same with a rotary phone or semaphore flags. A study published in...Read More

Conclusion of workshop on Human Rights Council Resolution on Child Safety in Digital Environment Sana’a – Saba: In Sana’a, the workshop on the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution issued on 10 July 2024 regarding child safety in the digital environment concluded. The workshop, organized by the National Human Rights Authority with the support of...Read More

Alberta schools and government officials are keeping a close eye on a potential social media ban for kids under 16 from Ottawa. Alberta schools and government officials are keeping a close eye on a potential federal social media ban for kids under 16. The idea has gained traction since the federal Liberals passed a resolution...Read More

Cyberbullying and cyberstalking are nightmares that, unfortunately, most teens face in this digital era. But only a few, if any, would expect the threat to come from their own parent, a mother who they could rely on anytime for support. That’s exactly what rocked the otherwise quiet town of Beal City, Michigan, when 13-year-old Lauryn...Read More

Roblox has agreed to pay $12.5 million to the State of Nevada, in part of a settlement deal that “resolves potential litigation over allegations that Roblox failed to adequately safeguard children while they played the online game,” according to a release from Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. Ten million is committed to instituting age assurance...Read More

A Washington man has pleaded guilty in connection with two decades-old cold cases after investigators reportedly linked him to both crimes using a clever ruse and just a piece of gum. Mitchell Gaff, 68, entered the pleas Thursday in Snohomish County Superior Court, where he admitted to the rapes and murders of Judith “Judy” Weaver...Read More

Türkiye will step up efforts to enhance school safety following recent attacks that shocked the nation, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, stressing that no concessions will be made when it comes to ensuring the protection of students, teachers and families. Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara, President Erdoğan said the...Read More