Mar 1, 2018
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...
Jan 18, 2018
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...
Dec 6, 2017
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...
Oct 19, 2017
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....
Sep 2, 2017
DownloadFull Guide (PDF) 5 Questions (PDF) Jump to Top 5 Questions Parents Ask About Kik Kik is a community chat app that allows users to connect with brands or chat one-on-one or in groups, with text, emojis, memes, videos and photos. Teens love Kik because it’s an...
Aug 30, 2017
If you’re a parent, chances are that you have a smartphone and maybe a tablet, and it’s equally likely that your child would like one as well. You may be hesitating, because perhaps your child isn’t yet old enough to take full responsibility when it comes to all the...
