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Banning Social Media

Some lawmakers and schools are resorting to tech bans. Read More

Social Media for Teens: Protection or a New Victorian Moral Code?

A wave of proposed social media bans for young people has swept the globe recently, fuelled by mounting concern about the apparent harm the likes of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat can cause to ... Read More

Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns

A large study of more than 10,000 adolescents found age 13 marks a sharp rise in bedtime screen use. Teens were more likely to scroll, stream, and message in bed, leading to shorter and more disrupted ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... Read More

“Biased,” “boring,” “chaotic,” and “bad”: A majority of teens hold negative views of news media, report finds

About half of the teens surveyed believe that journalists frequently “make up details, such as quotes” and “pay for sources.” ... Read More

Australia releases new details on its social media ban for teens

Australia’s government has released new details on how its upcoming law banning children under 16 from opening social media accounts will be enforced. The guidelines expand on earlier advice from the ... Read More

Should Teens Be Banned From Social Media?

Recent years have seen alarming increases in youth self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Parents, educators, and mental health experts are naturally concerned, and many blame social media. Governments have ... Read More