Revealing the parental role in preventing childhood internet addiction and how to combat it

New Swinburne-led research has found that the use of mobile devices by primary school-aged children for gaming, social media ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

Children are running the internet right now, and they’re also ruining it

Open up TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll probably see a 10-year-old showing off their new $60 moisturizer and a Cartier bracelet. From birthday shopping hauls to “get ready with me” videos, children ...
CNN

Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published ...
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Idaho Attorney General issues warning to parents about online safety

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Parents should keep a close eye on the apps and gaming platforms their children use. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Commander Nick Edwards said the ...
The New York Times

Why Some Countries May Copy Australia’s Ban on Children’s Use of Social Media

Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause. By Lynsey Chutel Reporting from London ...