• Common Questions

    What is Sharenting?

    What is “sharenting”? Are there benefits? What are the risks? How can parents post about their kids safely?

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    What is Sextortion?

    What is sextortion and how does it work? What makes sextortion dangerous for youth? How can parents protect their children from sextortion?

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    What is Technoference?

    How does mobile technology affect parent-child relationships? Are kids and parents both affected by these digital distractions?

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    What Data Do Platforms Collect?

    Online platforms have the capacity to collect nearly every type of data, but what they collect varies by varies by platform.

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    Does Social Media Cause Eating Disorders?

    What causes an eating disorder? Will all kids who use social media develop one? How can caregivers protect against disordered eating behaviors in children?

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    Does Teen Phone Use Affect Romantic Relationships?

    Do phones and other digital devices prevent teens from having fulfilling romantic relationships? What are the drawbacks of using these devices to communicate with partners? Are there benefits?

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    When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?

    When is a child ready for their first smartphone? What factors are worth considering in this decision?

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    Which social media features harm youth mental health?

    Which social media features affect kids’ mental health? Why are kids more vulnerable to these features than adults? What changes can social media platforms make to reduce these harms?

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    Is AI safe for children?

    Are generative AI programs like ChatGPT safe for kids? Should AI come with a child-lock or warning label?

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    How does screen use impact vision?

    Does screen use impact ocular health in children? And does it impact visual processing in the brain?