Should Social Media Companies Be Responsible for Online Drug Dealers Targeting Kids?

Should Social Media Companies Be Responsible for Online Drug Dealers Targeting Kids?

Recently, news stories, lawsuits, and hearings have exposed the danger social media poses for young people. Lawmakers investigated how social media harms teens’ mental health. Others criticized the profusion of pornography on social media. A January Congressional...
Is There a Link Between Social Media and Brain Changes in Teenagers?

Is There a Link Between Social Media and Brain Changes in Teenagers?

Parents, educators, and experts know that social media can harm a young person’s mental health. A recent 60 Minutes report told the stories of students who suffered from depression, disordered eating, and suicidal ideation. All of the cases presented in the report...
Sextortion Crimes on School Computers

Sextortion Crimes on School Computers

At the end of 2023, the Department of Justice released a public safety alert regarding online sextortion crimes against children and teens. According to CNN, predators targeted “[a]t least 3,000 minors, mostly boys” with sextortion schemes. In comparison to previous...
Online Pornography on School-Owned Devices

Online Pornography on School-Owned Devices

Recently, media coverage of the role technology plays in students’ mental health and self-image has soared. In public hearings, lawmakers exposed the ways that social media harms teen mental health and body image. Many even accused Instagram and its parents company,...
What Schools Need to Know about Forums and Chatrooms

What Schools Need to Know about Forums and Chatrooms

The teenage years are periods of personal exploration, experimentation, and change. As such, teenage students frequently seek anonymous conversation online. According to The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children, anonymous online communication offers teens...