Government
New bill considers age restrictions for social media use to âput parents back in charge,â Indiana Rep. saysFederal age restrictions for social media apps can assist parents in protecting their children from technologyâs harms, according to one congresswoman fighting for such protections. Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, is… Read More
World
UK porn web traffic plummets after age verification lawPornography websites are seeing a sharp decline in traffic from the United Kingdom after the government required stricter age verification this summer. Visits to adult websites dropped by about one-third… Read More
Culture
Study: Social media use linked to poor reading, memory in adolescents ÂEven one hour a day of social media can harm language and memory skills in adolescent children, a new report shows. The Journal of the American Medical Association released… Read More
Culture
Psychologist: Removing electronic devices from childrenâs bedrooms overnight âabsolutely crucialâ for physical, mental healthPsychologist Jean Twenge is making headlines for her âimperativeâ stance on electronic devices for children, including her tip to ban smartphones before bedtime. âIf you have the bandwidth to fully… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska district warns parents about social media trend recording public urination on school propertyLincoln Public Schools is urging Nebraska parents to discuss the consequences of a viral social media fad with unwelcome consequences â teens filming themselves urinating publicly on school property. âNot… Read More
Culture
1 in 4 of those claiming to be transgender are aged 13-17(Daily Caller News Foundation) â More than 3% of youth aged 13 to 17 now think they are transgender, a new report released Wednesday found. A whopping 724,000Â … Read More
Culture
Study links âaddictive useâ of social media with youth suicidal behavior, mental health issuesAs more U.S. youth grow addicted to electronic devices, they could be at greater risk for âsuicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation and worse mental health,â a new study… Read More
Culture
Study: Teen cannabis use linked to 11x higher psychosis riskAdolescents who use cannabis are at over 11 times greater risk of developing a psychotic disorder than those who do not use the drug. Thatâs the main finding of a… Read More