For a television show that was canceled nearly two decades ago, “To Catch a Predator” has been having quite a moment. For years, the show entertained Americans by finding men seeking sex with minors in online chatrooms and luring them into decoy houses. The host, “Dateline NBC” correspondent Chris Hansen, would then confront the men...Read More
With the EU presenting its EU Kids Act, the proposal signifies a strict position against the harms of online platforms, including social media, and risky AI systems which target children. Certified age verification is widely viewed as the most suitable enforcement tool to implement in practice to protect young people amid a surge in youth...Read More
The gender gap in teenage suicide is narrowing, showing an alarming increase in suicides among girls. The suicide death rates of boys and girls ages 10-14 almost evened out between 2018-2024, Axios reported last week. Previously, data showed boys experienced the highest suicide death rates, with girls beginning to contemplate suicide more frequently. Suicide was...Read More
The death of 16-year-old Siphosethu Jack at Kuyasa Senior Secondary School in Dimbaza is deeply disturbing. He died in a classroom, a place that is supposed to be one of the safest places in a child’s life. Siphosethu was allegedly stabbed by another pupil last week. A teenage suspect has been arrested, and the matter...Read More
No longer the world’s ‘bullying capital’? The Philippines’ bullying index is still higher than average in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment results. MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines saw a lower bullying rate in 2025, but it continued to have one of the highest rates among participating countries in the latest edition of the...Read More
Every year, far too many children are seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle crashes. Many of these tragedies can be prevented through the proper use of child safety seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Child Passenger Safety Week, observed September 20–26, 2026, provides an opportunity to remind parents and caregivers about the importance of...Read More
Streamer Soopi, who competed on Team Korea in Krafton’s ‘PUBG Asia Stars 2026,’ has been subjected to severe cyberbullying. Soopi was the victim of external information leaks during the first day of matches. In a statement, Soopi denied all cheating allegations directed at her and requested that Krafton revoke her PUBG Partner Streamer status. The...Read More
The EU is done relying on tech companies to police themselves. Children online are very vulnerable to predatory algorithms, cyberbullying, and privacy exploitation. Nearly 60% of European youth are suffering emotional and psychosocial issues due to digital platforms. The new EU regulations will shift the legal burden onto platforms to actively block, filter, and modify...Read More
The EU is done relying on tech companies to police themselves. Children online are very vulnerable to predatory algorithms, cyberbullying, and privacy exploitation. Nearly 60% of European youth are suffering emotional and psychosocial issues due to digital platforms. The new EU regulations will shift the legal burden onto platforms to actively block, filter, and modify...Read More
