Information on what these terms mean, tips for where to turn, and links to the best resources for further information. What is “sexting”? “Sexting” typically refers to the sharing of nude or semi-nude and sexually provocative photos or sexually explicit...
Few things stoke anxiety and confusion among parents like the topic of screen time. But experts are increasingly urging parents – and the people who work with kids – to relax, and focus not just on how much their kids are using screens, but...
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News The recent school shooting in Florida and the example of the remarkable teens who are responding through activism have caused me to revisit an Atlantic article from September 2017 by San Diego state...
A growing number of apps allow people to post anonymously. There are some very positive aspects to anonymous apps, including the ability to reach out for help and post with less worry about being criticized or embarrassed. But of course there are some risks. Here are...
by Larry Magid In 2011, Consumer Reports released research saying that 7.5 million children under 13 were using Facebook in violation of the company’s terms of service that require all users to be 13 or older. Later that year, a research team led by...
by Larry Magid Listen to Larry Magid’s one-minute CBS News Radio segment about these new surveys: blank Two separate studies released on Thursday show interesting data about how both young children and teens and their parents are using and thinking about media....
