“I felt completely helpless as a parent,” says Mrunal (name changed), recalling the day in 2020 when her son attempted to take his life after months of online abuse. The incident took place during the COVID-19 lockdown, a period that gave her and her family a closer view of Adarsh’s (name changed) daily struggles. “When...Read More

Meta was found liable in the state of New Mexico on Tuesday for misleading consumers about the safety of its platforms and for endangering children. The New Mexico case has been closely watched as a harbinger of what the company could face nationwide as the country grapples with the impact that social media platforms like...Read More

A wrestling coach gave his phone number to a student and sent sexually explicit messages, police said. Getty Images/iStock photo A 64-year-old wrestling coach is accused of sexting a 14-year-old student and asking her for naked photos in Washington, police said. Daniel Ralph Lee of Seattle was arrested on multiple charges April 15 in Maple...Read More

Key Points Cyberbullying causes lasting harm, amplifying anxiety, shame and social fears into adulthood. Adults cyberbullied as kids may display social anxiety, self-criticism, difficulty setting boundaries and more. Experts advise early education, open communication and prompt reporting if a child is targeted. Bullying is, unfortunately, nothing new. You or someone you know may have experienced...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta culpable for failing to protect the state’s teenagers on the digital giant’s platforms and ordered the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to pay a $375 million penalty. The civil penalties were levied for violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, The Albuquerque...Read More

Social media platforms. Smartphones. Artificial intelligence. As technology evolves at an increasingly rapid rate—affecting classroom learning and stirring concerns about student well-being—schools inevitably stress lists of digital “dos” and “don’ts.” But technology experts increasingly recommend an approach that has been harder for schools to execute: Helping students weigh more holistically how technology fits into their...Read More

So you’ve decided to get your kid a phone and even allow them on social media. Now what? A hot-button topic (in parental social media circles, of course) is how much caregivers should be keeping tabs on their kids. Some adults — and many teens — argue that it’s an invasion of privacy. But with...Read More

Meanwhile, a Los Angeles jury is deliberating a social media addiction lawsuit against Meta and Google. A New Mexico jury has found that Meta endangered children by misleading users about the safety of its platforms. The decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, resulting in Meta being told to pay $375m in damages. “The jury’s...Read More

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